Catskill Animal Sanctuary in Saugerties is hosting the 4th Annual Goat Games, a nationwide fundraising event from Aug. 7-13.
The event will highlight the work of 17 animal sanctuaries from around the nation and raise urgently needed funds. The Goat Games are sponsored in part by the ASPCA and Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries, and the 17 sanctuaries will participate in the six-day virtual campaign to see who will be the Greatest of All Time ”“ or “G.O.A.T.” ”“ by raising the most money. All donated funds will support the operational needs of each sanctuary, and the collective fundraising goal is $250,000.
“As donations across the country have seen a significant drop and the costs of resources, like hay and grain, rise precipitously, increased donor support is of the utmost importance,” said Kathy Stevens, founder and executive director of Catskill Animal Sanctuary. “Sanctuaries not only offer refuge, medical care, and a chance at a fulfilling life to animals in need: many also offer programs that connect the dots between our food choices and many of the most urgent health and environmental challenges we face, including and especially climate change. After a three-year hiatus from on-site events, we’re excited to have a little fun again and bring together sanctuaries from all corners of the country for the 4th Annual Goat Games.”
More information is online at The Goat Games website.
