Catskill Animal Sanctuary

Today Joyce Anderson took me to visit the Catskill Animal Sanctuary, where I met the Director, Kathy Stevens, and her dedicated staff. At CAS, abused and neglected livestock are rescued, nursed back to health, showered with love, and some find forever homes. Today I met blind horses, horses that had survived incredible neglect, and horses that were rescued from abuse. I also met goats, pigs, cows, chickens, turkeys, and geese, among other wonderful animals. The suffering these animals endured before rescue left me wondering about their owners. I do not understand how some humans can be so devoid of feeling that they allow their animals to stay penned in filthy stalls for years, how they can allow them to starve to death, or why they mistreat them in any way at all. With the loving efforts of CAS staff and volunteers, most of the animals at the sanctuary come back to a measure of health and learn to trust humans again.

Before visiting the Sanctuary, I visited my Winnie. After doctoring her saddle sore, she gave me a bare back ride down Krum Road to Dunn Farm Road and back again. We met fans Carol and Bob along the way, who gave carrots to Winnie. Winnie's host, Myron of Loosestrife Farm, also passed us on the road. Winnie enjoys all the attention and got very excited when Joyce brought the local Ellenville paper to her and said, "You're on the front page!" I think she likes being a celebrity.