Buddy was brought to Catskill Animal Sanctuary because his owners could no longer care for him when he began to go blind. When Buddy was brought to the sanctuary, he suffered from panic attacks that were sudden and dangerous. These panic attacks may have been caused by his loss of sight, inability to adapt to his new home, and unfamiliar smells and sounds. With vet supervision, the sanctuary staff removed his eyes to lessen his pain. With many months of training, the staff helped Buddy become more comfortable and feel less threatened in his new environment. Now Buddy happily roams the farm with other blind horses that have been brought to the sanctuary.
 
The Catskill Animal Sanctuary is a 110-acre refuge for farm animals that have been abused, neglected, and abandoned. Their mission is to “[rescue] farmed animals, [ignite] social change to end their exploitation, and [champion] vegan living.” They first opened in January 2001, and since then they’ve rescued more than 4,000 animals. At any given time, the sanctuary has between 250 and 350 animal residents. To help Buddy and other rescued farm animals, the Catskill Animal Sanctuary accepts donations from anyone who is willing to support their cause.