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Animal Sponsorships: Gifts of Love
Looking for a meaningful gift with no footprint whatsoever? Consider sponsoring an animal as a unique gift for the animal lover in your life or as a special treat for yourself. Your monthly fee covers a portion of that animal's basic needs: grain, hay, and bedding. We'll promptly send you a photo of your special friend (use it as your desktop wallpaper!) along with his or her history...including his life at CAS! We certainly hope you'll visit your animal-- many of our sponsors have formed lasting relationships that benefit both animal and human. Unlike other sanctuaries, CAS assigns only one sponsor per animal. Once you select your friend and set up your payment schedule, your animal is removed from the list of those needing sponsors. (Note: exceptions are made for our special needs animals, whose care is so costly that we seek as many as three sponsors to offset the costs of their care. And speaking of payment: your commitment can range from as little as $10/month for a chicken to $100/month for a horse.) If you've been to CAS, you know the success of our work. If you haven't, we invite you to visit and see for yourself. In the meantime, thank you for choosing a gift that's kind to the planet and to the critters who inhabit it.
Horses
Bobo spent 9 years locked in a tiny stall. Now completely blind, Bobo's friend Casey guides her through her field. No need to feel sorry for her--believe us, she's the barn diva! Read more of Bobo's story. Special Needs Permanent Resident Sponsor Bobo	Callie, 13, came in the same rescue as Athena. She is a gentle, affectionate mare who requires special care due to chronic hoof problems, the result of long-term neglect. Special Needs Sponsor Callie
Elle, 14, was seized during a cruelty investigation of a repeat offender. She is a stunning mare with beautiful movement who needs love and patience to overcome her fear of humans. Sponsor Elle	Mango, 11, was rescued in the same same Saratoga case as Athena. Outgoing and affectionate, Mango has chronic hoof problems due to long-term neglect. Special Needs Sponsor Mango
Mary Jane,14, also came from the Saratoga breeder. She is a gentle delight and is sound for pleasure riding. Sponsor Mary Jane	Eloise, 5, is Athena's daughter. She is a delightful, responsive girl with whom visitors instantly fall in love. Want a horse hug? She's the one to ask for! Sponsor Eloise
Passion, 15, was seized along with Elle, above. Though the defendant lost her case, she is unfortunately appealing the verdict. Sponsor Passion	Big Ted has earned his retirment at CAS! Now thirty years old, he spent his life working as a carraige horse, a plow horse for the Amish, and a logger. Read more of Big Ted's story. VERY Special Needs Permanent Resident Sponsor Big Ted
Ponies
Calli is a large pony in her early teens. She was surrendered to CAS along with her friend Mirage when her family could no longer afford to feed them. She is a spirited delight. Sponsor Calli	Mirage is a large 23-year-old Appaloosa pony surrendered with Calli. He is completely blind, but is an affectionate and comical goofball. Special Needs Sponsor Mirage
Casey, well into his thirties, was found living in a junk yard, covered in ticks. This outgoing, confident, mellow old guy is happy to be Bobo's seeing-eye companion. Permanent Resident Sponsor Casey	Buddy, 22, is a blind Appaloosa. When he first arrived, Buddy suffered from severe panic attacks. Now that he's finally settled in, Buddy is a charmer who will search your pockets for treats. Buddy is featured on the cover of Where the Blind Horse Sings. Special Needs Permanent Resident Sponsor Buddy
Cows
Caleb, 4, is a Hereford steer saved from slaughter by a neighbor, along with his sister Buttercup and his mom Sherman, when the farm on which he was born went out of business. He is a friendly, outgoing boy who loves his carrots! Watch a video of Caleb and his family. Sponsor Caleb	Bridget is a Holstein cow, rescued in the same case as Ava. Timid around other cows, she gets a special meal to ensure she gets enough to eat. Special Needs Sponsor Bridget
Buttercup, 5, is Caleb's sister. She's a bit more reserved than her brother and mom, but can still be enticed by a pear or an apple. Watch a video of Buttercup and her family. Sponsor Buttercup	Ava, 5, is one of seven animals seized by the Finger Lakes SPCA during a Steuben County investigation. They were locked in a barn, standing on six feet of manure, emaciated and filthy. Ava stays close by her sister Zsa Zsa. Sponsor Ava
Gina is a Holstein cow, rescued in the same case as Ava. Watch Gina's video. Sponsor Gina	Helen, 3, was born blind. Destined for slaughter, she was spared because the producer's daughter took pity on her. Helen has many friends and a wonderful life at CAS, where she lives in a pasture just outside our director's door with her seeing-eye friend Rudy. Special Needs Sponsor Helen
Sherman is the doting mother of Caleb and Buttercup, and indeed "Mama Cow" to the entire herd. She bellows to her friends to return to the herd when they graze too far from their friends! Sherman loves fruit treats...and loves to be brushed. Watch a video of Sherman and her family. Sponsor Sherman	Amos, 3, is another rescue from the Catskill Game Farm. What a surprise when his horns began growing in -- we're pretty certain he's a longhorn mix. Watch Amos on video with his best friend Jesse. Sponsor Amos
Rudy, 3, is a Jersey cross rescued from the Catskill Game Farm. He is Helen's devoted seeing-eye companion. Sponsor Rudy	Zsa Zsa is an Angus cow, rescued by Farm Sanctuary in a Steuben County investigation. She's a timid girl rarely far from the side of her sister. Sponsor Zsa Zsa
Romeo is a Holstein / Jersey mix steer who was a beloved pet. His family placed him at CAS when they relocated to Manhattan. Romeo is the most laid-back steer we've ever met. Sponsor Romeo	Rosebud, 7, was born with Bulldog Syndrome, a genetic condition in cows similar to Downs Syndrome in people. It's rare for cows born with this to survive more than a few weeks. With her engaging personality, she is a beloved CAS resident. Read more of Rosebud's story. VERY Special Needs Permanent Resident Sponsor Rosebud
Pigs
Jangles was raised in a factory farm setting and studied by vet students. At the end of the semester when they realized "their pigs" were going to slaughter, they purchased them at auction and arranged for them to live out their lives at a sanctuary. The students were expelled from vet school for showing compassion towards animals raised for food. Special Needs Sponsor Jangles	Sweet Judy, who despite his name is actually a boy, came from the same veterinary student rescue as Jangles. They (and their friend Farfi, below) were surrendered to CAS by a sanctuary that permanently closed its doors. Special Needs Sponsor Judy
Babe was a beloved family pet living on Long Island. Her family, told she was a pot belly pig, was forced to give her up due to zoning restrictions. Permanent Resident Sponsor Babe	Farfi, an elderly sow, was raised in a factory farm setting and studied by vet students. Farfi is clearly "head pig" in her group! Permanent Resident Sponsor Farfi
Franklin, now 3, was found alive on the "throw away pile" at a local pig farm. This tiny runt weighed only 5 pounds when he arrived at CAS. Growing up with nothing but love, this intelligent pig demands human attention! Franklin is featured in Where the Blind Horse Sings and is a CAS favorite. Permanent Resident Sponsor Franklin	Claude spent the first year of his life at a Connecticut cat sanctuary. The well-meaning, but poorly-informed staff fed him nothing but fresh fruit -- a deficient diet for pigs which left Claude with bone, leg, and hoof deformities. VERY Special Needs Sponsor Claude
Piggerty, 3, was being raised for back yard slaughter by a local family. When it came time to do the deed, they couldn't go through with it and decided to find her a home. Permanent Resident Sponsor Piggerty
Goats
Van Goat was among 16 goats seized during a Fulton County cruelty investigation of a goat dairy farm. Just like Van Gogh, she is missing part of her ear, though we're fairly sure hers was not a self-inflicted wound. Special Needs Sponsor Van Goat	Speckles was among 16 goats seized during a Fulton County cruelty investigation of a goat dairy farm. She is gentle and loves people. Special Needs Sponsor Speckles
Pee Wee was among 16 goats seized during a Fulton Co, cruelty investigation of a goat dairy farm. She is a frail, arthritic old girl who requires medication and a special diet to maintain her quality of life. Permanent Resident Sponsor Pee Wee	Socks was among 16 goats seized during a Fulton County cruelty investigation of a goat dairy farm. She spends her days at CAS frolicking in a large field with a dozen goat friends. Special Needs Sponsor Socks
Sheep
Curly and Liz are a mother daughter pair who were surendered to CAS nearly five years ago when their family could not afford to keep them. Liz is the brown one, Curly is white. They are loving, gentle ewes and both need sponsors. Sponsor Curly or Liz	Briggs is a 3 year old Mouflan sheep who was orphaned at a facility raising animals for canned hunts. Unlike his pal Stratton, Briggs is thus far a fairly mellow boy. Sponsor Briggs
Stratton is a 3 year old Mouflan sheep who was orphaned at a facility raising animals for canned hunts. A new arrival, Stratton is thus far one tough cookie! Sponsor Stratton	Noel is a painfully shy Barbados sheep--so shy that she and her son have a quiet area all to themselves. She was found being chased through the Bronx by a pack of dogs. Although she arrived at CAS emaciated, Noel gave birth to a healthy son one month later. Watch Noel and Christopher on video. Sponsor Noel
Lumpy is a senior Merino sheep who has recurring abcesses all over his body, likely due to inhumane shearing techiniques in his younger days. Special Needs Sponsor Lumpy	Christopher, 3, is Noel's son. He is a shy Barbados sheep who takes his cues from mom. Watch Noel and Christopher on video. Sponsor Christopher
Rambo, 11, is one of CAS's best known residents. He, along with Molly the cow, was one of 17 animals found locked in a stall, starving and neglected. Read more of Rambo's story. Rambo is featured in Where the Blind Horse Sings. Permanent Resident Sponsor Rambo	Hannah was found grazing in a Queens cemetery, and was so terrified of humans that she'd attempt to scale the 10' stall walls when we walked in. Now she's another pushy CAS critter who knows we'll do anything for her. She is closely bonded to Rambo, sometimes so close that he tries to hide from her! Read more of Hannah's story. Permanent Resident Sponsor Hannah
Ducks
Fred is a Rouen duck who miraculously recovered from a raccoon attack. Special Needs Watch Fred's video. Sponsor Fred	Sassafras is a Pekin duck seized from a woman selling baby birds from the trunk of her car -- the same woman who had been convicted of animal abuse for Rambo and Molly! Sassafras is blind, but enjoys swimming in his secure pool and appreciates the company of his one-footed pal Pogo. Special Needs Sponsor Sassafras
Pogo is a tiny Rouen duck who arrived at CAS with only one foot. Don't pity him: he hops around far faster than most of our two-legged ducks! Special Needs Sponsor Pogo
Geese
Bay, River, Brooke, and Shore were among five Chinese geese found in a "free" box at a local yard sale last summer. They are excellent guard geese who take their job seriously! All need sponsors. Meet the geese on video. Sponsor a Goose
Rabbits
New arrivals will be posted soon!
Chickens
Jane was rescued from the same cockfighting operation as Anne, Condi, Leona, and Lizzie (others pictured below) Sponsor Jane
Leona, shown in quarantine when she first arrived, was rescued from the same cock-fighting ring as Lizzie, Anne, and Condi. Sponsor Leona	Little Lizzie's bunkmate is our gorgeous rooster Horatio (already sponsored!) Sponsor Lizzie
Bruce is the largest of the "dumpster" chickens, and needs special care to manage leg pain. Because of their industry-induced obesity, "broiler chickens" have a life-expectancy of only one year and suffer myriad health problems. Special Needs Sponsor Bruce	Nutmeg is an ancient hen who prefers the company of people to other birds. No longer able to walk (she moves by sort of bumping along the ground and valiantly flapping her wings), she has her own special area in our kitchen and is an enormously happy bird. Special Needs Sponsor Nutmeg