Catskill Animal Sanctuary

?? ?? SPRING TOURS ARE BACK! Starting April 5th & 6th, public tours at Catskill Animal Sanctuary are officially reopening. Come meet the animals, hear their stories, and experience the magic of sanctuary life. We’re so excited to welcome you back for another season of unforgettable visits with our rescued friends, including sheep, cows, pigs, goats, horses, and more. Tickets for April through November are available now. Book your spot here - https://lnkd.in/dKnmynP6 #AnimalSanctuary #AnimalResuce #HudsonValley #Catskills #Saugerties #NY #NYC

Five friends, five stories, one mission: Awakening compassion in a world that needs it more than ever. ?? Dickon – The ultimate chill guy—calm, cool, and collected. ?? Calvin – A gentle giant, rescued from a backyard veal operation. ?? Willy & Erick – Willy, the smart, friendly, and loyal one, always looking out for his best friend Erick, the shy sweetheart. ?? Erin – Fun fact: Erin is a survivor! She faced off with a bear and lived to tell the tale. She’s extremely clever—probably what saved her. And we have a hunch that Dickon just might be her dad… Can you see the resemblance? At Catskill Animal Sanctuary, we see every rescued animal for who they truly are—sentient beings with names, personalities, and hearts full of love. By challenging speciesism through 1:1 interactions, we invite people to expand their compassion and recognize that all animals deserve the same kindness as the dogs and cats they cherish at home. #Animals #Sentience #Community #Compassion #Rescue #Friendship #Sanctuary

Sweet Hazelnut has been through a lot. After battling gastric ulcers and receiving a new diagnosis of Myofibrillar Myopathy, this beloved former CAS resident is settling into her temporary home, where she’s getting the expert care and love she needs to heal. But Hazelnut isn’t just recovering—she’s reconnecting. One of her new friends? Miracle, the 18-year-old mini-hinny you might remember as the official CAS escape artist. Miracle is usually a bit reserved, but something about Hazelnut has brought out her softer side. The two have been spending more and more time together, and honestly? We love a girl’s girl. Here’s the thing: in industries that see animals as commodities—horse racing, carriage pulling, factory farming—friendships like this don’t happen. They don’t get to happen. But in sanctuaries like CAS, animals who were once disposable are given what should’ve been theirs all along: the right to grow old, to form bonds, to live with dignity and joy. Choosing a plant-based life isn’t just about what’s on your plate—it’s about the world we create for them. ???? #Animals #Horses #Rescue #Friendship #Recovery #Healing #Community

Three Years of Freedom: Happy Rescue Anniversary to Anastasia (Anya) & Milton! Let’s celebrate with some throwback baby pictures of these angels! Just over three years ago, these sweet twins, Anya (tiny spots) and Milton (big spots), got a second chance at life. Born on February 16, 2022, they were rescued just six days later from an active dairy farm where they were seen as “useless.” Milton, simply for being male, and Anya, for being a “freemartin” (an infertile female). When a female twin cow is born, they are infertile, which makes them valueless to the cruel factory farming industry. When we found them, they were crammed into a pen smaller than a car’s backseat, separated from their mother, who remained chained. But today, the twins are thriving here at CAS, free to roam, play, and feel the love and dignity they always deserved. Watching them grow into happy, healthy three-year-olds is a great reminder of why every rescue matters. Help us celebrate their rescue-versary by sharing their story and honoring their beautiful bond. ?? ?? #Rescue #Friendship #Community #Cows #Siblings #Animals

???? Look at these two sleepyheads, Sean and Fern, soaking up the winter sun—safe, warm, and deeply loved. They were among 42 sheep rescued from a backyard slaughter operation, one of the largest rescues in Catskill Animal Sanctuary’s 24-year history. That day, we didn’t just save lives—we gave them a future filled with kindness, friendship, and LOVE instead of cruelty. Now their days are full of joy. They toddle through the snow, thick wool keeping them cozy, bellies full, hearts at peace. And at night, they’re tucked into their warm barn, safe forever. Want to be part of their journey? Sponsor one of our incredible rescued residents and make a forever friend. Love always wins. ???? ?? https://lnkd.in/epqr2eFK #Love #Animals #Rescue #Sanctuary #Sheep #Community #Winter #Snow #Friendship

???? Bird Flu is spreading & factory farming is to blame. Cramming?tens of?thousands of living, breathing birds together in filthy, overcrowded conditions creates the perfect breeding ground for deadly viruses like bird flu. This crisis for animals?and humans?is a public health disaster and?tens of thousands of birds are perishing daily because of it. There are lots of ways to help, but choosing vegan means choosing compassion, sustainability, and a safer future for all. Help us protect our rescued birds from this devastating disease. Shop our Amazon Wishlist if you can and send us supplies - https://lnkd.in/d75i3y9q ? #AnimalSanctuary #Vegan #BirdFlu #Animals #Justice #AnimalRights #AnimalRescue?#Chickens

Just a couple of cute goats in the snow ?? ?? Here’s Edith, Tula, Sully & Isaac! ?? Follow this link to learn more about the Animal Residents who call CAS "home" - https://lnkd.in/etXQdKrM #Animals #Rescue #Family #Love #Community #HudsonValley #NY #NYC

Personal space? What’s that?! Leah is feeling beautiful in her red coat and she’s ready to use the nearest human as a scratching post! Leah came from a backyard slaughterhouse operation in Orange County along with 26 other goats. She arrived pregnant, and soon after gave birth to our favorite extraterrestrial lookalike, Libby. (And the girl in the back with the big horns? That's Poppy, photobombing her best friend Leah) Thank you to all who donated coats from the Amazon winter wishlist in our bio. You have made such a huge difference in the lives of these precious animals! The link to the wishlist is here -https://lnkd.in/eDYeKPVv #CatskillAnimalSanctuary #Catskills #HudsonValley #NY #NYC #Animals

CAS Residents Arabelle, Flea, Rowdy, Haddie and Colette, and Callie are rocking their fabulous winter coats in the snow! Thank you so much to everyone who supported these beauties by ordering from our Amazon winter wishlist ?? #Catskills #Hudsonvalley #Horses #Snow

"Twenty-four years ago today, an ancient pony limped slowly off the trailer that had pulled in front of the borrowed piece of property where Catskill Animal Sanctuary got its start. His name was Dino. He was our first rescue. Some weeks earlier, a teenager had walked into Brooklyn’s Bergen Beach Stables where Dino lived and set a bale of hay on fire. A few minutes later, the barn was an inferno. Twenty-one horses were burned alive in that blaze, but somehow, somehow, only tiny Dino, who weighed just 300 pounds, survived. We welcomed the little man with open arms and plenty of tears… but then the real work began. Dino’s spirit was shattered. As someone who grew up with horses, I’d never experienced what I witnessed in Dino. He refused to engage in any way, choosing instead to stand in a corner of his pasture, head hung low, avoiding eye contact, eating listlessly. After his initial quarantine period, we introduced him to several other ponies who lived on the property–but he acted with them as he acted with humans. Any living being who tried to interact might as well have been a stone. I believe – no, I’m certain – that Dino was overwhelmed by grief. Weeks passed. We welcomed more animals: Sammy, a young steer locked in a crate with urine scald covering much of his body. Tim and Jim, massive draft horses rescued from slaughter. Seventeen animals locked in a tiny stall on the dilapidated property of a notorious local animal hoarder. Dino remained in his corner, disinterested in the new arrivals. But then one morning, everything changed..." Read Dinos Story Here - https://lnkd.in/eGYDnnrK