Podcasts about catskill animal sanctuary

In this engaging episode of Keep it Humane: The Podcast, we're joined by Christine Mott, a powerhouse attorney, dedicated animal advocate, award-winning author, and strategic advisor. Christine brings a wealth of expertise from her work advising businesses and nonprofits on commercial contracts, governance, and corporate strategy. Her impressive client roster includes BlueNalu, Kadem Sustainable Impact Corporation, Catskill Animal Sanctuary, Lantern Publishing and Media, NADAP, and more.We dive into Christine's remarkable career journey, from her time as General Counsel at ICSC — where she oversaw all legal and governance issues for a 70,000-member trade association — to her earlier work at Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP, where she represented global corporations and nonprofits in high-stakes litigation and investigations.Christine shares insights into the intersections of law, business, and animal welfare — from legislative advocacy for animal protection to her leadership as former Chair of the NYC Bar Association's Animal Law Committee. She also offers a behind-the-scenes look at her debut children's book, Free Bird: Flaco the Owl's Dreams Take Flight, inspired by the true story of Flaco the owl's flight to freedom.Whether you're interested in animal law, corporate governance, or creative storytelling, you'll find Christine's journey inspiring and thought-provoking. Tune in to hear how she's using her legal and creative talents to make the world a better place for both people and animals.

Rescued animals at some sanctuaries are now facing a new hurdle before they can be truly safe: climate change. We are joined this week by Kathy Stevens of Catskill Animal Sanctuary to discuss this new challenge. ABOUT OUR GUESTS Kathy Stevens is the co-founder and executive director of Catskill Animal Sanctuary. Since then, Catskill has saved more than 5,000 non-human individuals…

Hey Pickles!Happy Day to you!In today's episode, Our Main Topic is several light hearted Vegan news stories that we found to be interesting & entertaining!Our Noteworthy segment focuses on an event at Mockingbird Farms Animal Sanctuary that is taking place on the day of the solar eclipse. Its Total Eclipse of the Farm!Find out more here:   https://www.mockingbirdfarmny.com/event-details-registration/total-eclipse-of-the-farm-1Our Vegan Org of the Week is Catskill Animal Sanctuary!To learn more about there work:   https://casanctuary.orgWe have a new recipe from our Vegan Cookbook Challenge series. It's a miso ramen recipe from Oodles & Oodles of Vegan Noodles by Cheynese Khachame!This is an absolutely fantastic cookbook if you love noodle dishes.You can get her book here! *paid link*   https://amzn.to/49PuXi0We also have a new Listener Shout Out, and much much more!Thanks so much for listening.Love, Sam & ChristineSupport the showJoin Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/CompassionandcucumbersSign Up For Our Newsletterhttps://www.compassionandcucumbers.comOur YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsUVisit Our Website https://www.compassionandcucumbers.comSam's Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworksJoin the AFA Vegan Voter Hub https://agriculturefairnessalliance.org/vegan-voter-hub/

In this special episode of the Sanctuary Life Podcast, join us for an inspiring discussion about the groundbreaking humane education program known as LEAP (Leaders for Ethics, Animals, and the Planet). Three remarkable leaders in the sanctuary community, Danielle Hanosh, co-founder and executive director of LEAP and co-founder of Blackberry Creek Farm Animal Sanctuary; Monica Stevens, co-founder of LEAP and co-founder & President of Jameson Humane; and Andrea Nassar, director of humane education at Catskill Animal Sanctuary, join us as we learn more about this remarkable new program. Discover the heartwarming origin story of LEAP, rooted in the efforts of a high school freshman and her pig, Sebastian, and how it led to the creation of a nationwide initiative dedicated to transforming youth into compassionate leaders. Explore the core educational aspects of LEAP, focusing on domestic animals, the environment, and wildlife. Learn how the program empowers high school students with knowledge, training, and scholarships, and how it encourages positive shifts toward veganism and plant-based eating among participants. Delve into the rapid expansion of LEAP from three initial sanctuaries to 24 sanctuaries across the country, driven by the desire to offer a humane alternative to traditional agricultural programs. Discover the plans for future growth and international involvement. Andrea discusses the program's impact and Catskill Animal Sanctuary's commitment to fostering meaningful connections between students and sanctuary animals. Learn about the program's nationwide response, plans for expansion into urban areas, and the critical role of funding in supporting these efforts. Discover how they hope to continue to grow the program and allow high school participants to teach younger generations and strengthen the connection between animal rights and human rights. Join us in celebrating the growth and impact of LEAP, a program dedicated to inspiring the next generation of compassionate leaders who advocate for the well-being of animals, the environment, and society. To stay updated on LEAP (Leaders for Ethics, Animals, and the Planet), find them on Facebook and Instagram or visit their website at leapforanimals.org.    --- For more information on Butterfly Valley Rescue and Sanctuary visit butterflyvalleyrescue.com.

Kathy Stevens founded the Catskill Animal Sanctuary in 2001 with 80 acres of land that she turned from a virtual trash heap into an idyllic sanctuary where rescued, abused, and forgotten animals can live their final years filled with the love, care, and respect they so richly deserve.  In her work and in her exquisitely written books, Kathy describes the essence and personalities of these animals – and today, she shares some of the most poignant stories from those souls she has had the privilege of caring for through the years.  Every animal has a rich emotional life and they want to live. Like humans, they have pain and fear, but can also learn to trust with the right interactions.  Thank goodness for humans like Kathy Stevens and places like Catskill Animal Sanctuary who bring love and care to animals, while also making the world a better place for all of us.    Episode Highlights 11:05 When and how did she get the property to start Catskill Animal Sanctuary? 17:02 How does she acquire her sanctuary animals? 22:25 Animals of the stories, starting with Rambo the sheep 37:30 Polly, the cockfighting rooster 41:35 Buddy, the Blind Horse 48:25 What Kathy knows for sure about all of her animals 51:20 Dino, the only survivor of a fire that killed 22 other horses 54:10 The special pig/human relationship 58:30 Mealtime is the magical time at Catskill Animal Sanctuary 1:01:10 How has our current climate affected sanctuaries? 1:05:10 What makes her most proud about her work? 1:06:50 How does she say, “hello” or welcome a new animal to the sanctuary? 1:09:45 How do they say, “goodbye” to these precious animals? "I believe that in all of us is a good and pure knowing that beneath the surface of things, beneath gender and skin color, religion and nationality, social class and sexual preference, and yes, beneath species, we are all the same. This book is dedicated with love and hope to that good and pure knowing in you."   Episode Resources Watch the Episode on YouTube Catskill Animal Sanctuary Website and Resources - including public tours and donation information Order Where the Blind Horse Sings Join our PLANTSTRONG Sedona Retreat - October 9-14, 2023 To stock up on the best-tasting, most convenient, 100% PLANTSTRONG foods, including our cereals, granolas, pizza kits, broths and soups, check out all of our PLANTSTRONG products HERE. Give us a like on the PLANTSTRONG Facebook Page and check out what being PLANSTRONG is all about. We always keep it stocked full of new content and updates, tips for healthy living, delicious recipes, and you can even catch me LIVE on there! We've also got an Instagram! Check us out and share your favorite PLANTSTRONG products and why you love it! Don't forget to tag us using #goplantstrong

What's the most urgent social change movement right now? Perhaps ending poverty, gender equality, or inclusion comes to mind—what about the rights of sentient species? To raise a life for dispassionate mass consumption, waste, and greed is a delay in our evolution as a species. Until we recognize that we are no better than the animals we take for granted.Kathy Stevens is the founder and visionary of The Catskill Animal Sanctuary, a 150-acre farm refuge for animals rescued from cruel neglect and abandonment. Located two hours north of Manhattan, she combines her passion for teaching and animals to give these creatures a new chance at life while giving people the opportunity to experience their beauty and individuality.In this profound conversation, you'll learn:The moral and global implications of animal mass consumption.Why animal sanctuaries can help anyone start doing their part.How to experience a higher awareness by visiting an animal sanctuary.How film can be the catalyst that begins the change within you.Becoming a vegan starts with understanding an animal's individuality.Press play and start a better change for the planet and all its beautiful fauna.Sponsor: The Eden MagazineDonate To Save Animals:Catskill Animal Sanctuary Kitt CrusadersConnect with Kathy Stevens:Herd Around The Barn PodcastLet's Connect!Alexia Melocchi - WebsiteThe Heart of Show Business - WebsiteLittle Studio Films - WebsiteShop Our Merchandise!TwitterInstagramFacebookLinkedIn

 Today Hope starts us off with some interesting information about lobsters, crabs, oysters, and other marine life. Then we have Kathy Stevens joining us. Kathy is the founder & director of Catskill Animal Sanctuary, a 150-acre refuge in New York's Hudson Valley for 11 different species of farmed animals. She was an educator for many years and in 2001, she co-founded Catskill Animal Sanctuary, where her love of teaching, her belief that education has the power to transform, and her love of animals come together. One of the world's leading sanctuaries for farmed animals, Catskill has saved more than 5,000 non-human individuals through direct rescue — and even more through programming that encourages humans to adopt veganism.Hope and Kathy talk about Kathy's journey starting Catskill Animal Sanctuary, how elderly farmed animals are so rare and only found on sanctuaries, and how Tucker the cow has changed thousands of lives with his love of people. Resources:Catskill Animal SanctuaryKathy's books: Where the Blind Horse SingsAnimal Camp

Today is episode # 200 and I have the most special guest on with me, the Founder and Executive Director of my “happy place” Catskill Animal Sanctuary (CAS). More than 300 rescued farmed animals call CAS's 150-acres “home”. I couldn't be more delighted to invite you into this intimate conversation about my favorite topic, animals.  In this episode we discuss: -How Kathy went from high school English teacher to animal sanctuary founder -How she navigates compassion fatigue -What our food industry doesn't want us to think about…the animals -Why she believes loving animals isn't enough -The most profound thing she's ever learned from an animal   Catskill Animal Sanctuary Kathy Stevens' books: Where the Blind Horse Sings: Love and Healing at an Animal Sanctuary  Animal Camp: Reflections on a Decade of Love, Hope and Veganism At Catskill Animal Sanctuary  My Favorite Cookbook (and I was a recipe tester!) Compassionate Cuisine: 125 Plant-Based Recipes from Our Vegan Kitchen Documentaries: Cowspiracy Forks Over Knives What The Health Eating Our Way To Extinction The Game Changers (Netflix) Vegan Restaurant Resource: Happy Cow  Other favorite farm animal sanctuaries: Happily Ever Esther Farm Sanctuary ON, Canada  Farm Sanctuary NY and CA  Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary, CO  Wildwood Farm Sanctuary, OR     

If you've ever considered the many benefits of going vegan, you're in the right place. Not only is eating a whole food, plant-based diet healthier for you, but it also doesn't require your participation in the exploitation of the vulnerable. Someone who understands this and values not just human life, but ALL life, is our guest today. In 2001, Kathy Stevens co-founded Catskill Animal Sanctuary, where her love of teaching and her love of animals merged. One of the world's leading sanctuaries for farmed animals, Catskill has saved more than 5,000 non-human individuals through the direct rescue — and exponentially more through programming that encourages humans to adopt veganism. Kathy shares how: A vegan saves around 30 animal lives every month (Veestro) Veganism could save almost eight million human lives by 2050 (Oxford Martin School) Following a vegan lifestyle cuts 100% of bad cholesterol from a person's diet (The Vegan Review) A plant-based diet reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 23% (Harvard) Key Takeaways: What an "animal sanctuary" is and how is it different from an "animal shelter" What makes Catskill Animal Sanctuary unique among sanctuaries for farmed animals What vegan living means How veganism is the single biggest way to reduce your environmental impact What Catskill's New Leaf program is and how you can participate Learn more about Catskill Animal Sanctuary and its New Leaf Program. You can donate to support their ongoing efforts to bring awareness to end animal suffering and aid in the welfare of the beautiful rescued animals. All of the links will be in the show notes at RonandLisa.com/Podcast.

How can our small compassionate changes make a global impact on climate change? If you are concerned about climate change, you need to listen to this episode with Catskill Animal Sanctuary's founder, Kathy Stevens. It will change your life and your world-view in 25 minutes! Kathy Stevens is the Founder of Catskill Animal Sanctuary, one of the world's leading rescues for farmed animals and centers for the advocacy of vegan living. She is a former Huffington Post blogger, the author of Where the Blind Horse Sings and Animal Camp: Reflections on a Decade of Love, Hope and Veganism at Catskill Animal Sanctuary, a speaker and frequent contributor to anthologies on animal rights, animal sentience, and veganism. She lives on the grounds of Catskill Animal Sanctuary and kisses cows every day. Connect with Kathy http://www.casanctuary.org Instagram: @catskill_animal_sanctuary Facebook: facebook.com/catskillanimalsanctuary Facebook: facebook.com/CASkathystevens TikTok: @catskillanimalsanctuary Twitter:  @CASanctuary Connect with Izolda Book a Discovery Call Answering a Question? We'd love to hear from you! Leave Us A Voicemail (and yours might get picked to be in an episode) This episode is brought to you by Brain.fm. I love and use brain.fm! It combines music and neuroscience to help me focus, meditate, and even sleep! Because you listen to this show, you can get a free trial and 20% off with this exclusive coupon code: innovativemindset .* URL: https://brain.fm/innovativemindset You'll love this episode if you want to spark your inner genius. And don't forget there's a bonus mini-episode here if you join the coffee by the water club. Liking the Show? You can now show your support with Innovative Mindset Merch! My Latest Book Is Out! My Latest Book Is Out! The Functional Tarot, my take on how to read tarot from an intuitive yet practical perspective has been released. It accompanies my Functional Tarot deck and can help you improve your intuitive, cognitive, and storytelling abilities. Die by the Sword is my first mystery novel. Get your copy! Get LIT! Grab the lightbulb logo on a bottle, hat, phone case, button, and more.       Support the Podcast. Or join my brand new Coffee By The Water Club and get a bunch of extra goodies like bonus podcast episodes, art no one else sees, and music no one else hears! Social Media LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/izoldat/ Website: IzoldaT.com Author Website: https://izoldatauthor.com/ Facebook author page: https://www.facebook.com/IzoldaST Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/izoldat/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@izoldat Twitter: https://twitter.com/Izoldat Listen on These Channels Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | Podbean | MyTuner | iHeart Radio | TuneIn | Deezer | Overcast | PodChaser | Listen Notes | Player FM | Podcast Addict | Podcast Republic | I'm thrilled that you're tuning in to the Innovative Mindset. Get in touch if you have questions or comments. *Affiliate link. If you purchase it through the above links and take the 20% off, I'll get a small commission.  

The holidays are tough for many people and can be even more so if you work with animals. Euthanasia rates seem to increase right around the holidays, stress  and obligation seem to rise as well. It's no wonder that so many animal workers tell me they feel higher levels of compassion fatigue this time of year. It makes sense.  I have some suggestions in this episode of things I think can help you.  My two favorite charities I mention in this episode are: Catskill Animal Sanctuary (where I was a tour guide for 6 years and am still a supporter of) https://casanctuary.org/ and Happily Ever Esther Farm Sanctuary (H.E.E.F.S), home of Esther the Wonder Pig https://www.happilyeveresther.ca/ Your money goes directly to helping rescued farmed animals!  Are you on my email list? Text REKINDLE to 66866 immediately so I can love on you in your inbox every Monday and Friday. 

Catskill Animal Sanctuary's Kathy Stevens On Saving The World One Animal At A Time If you love animals, you need to listen to this episode with Catskill Animal Sanctuary's founder, Kathy Stevens. It will change your life and your world-view in 25 minutes! Kathy Stevens is the Founder of Catskill Animal Sanctuary, one of the world's leading rescues for farmed animals and centers for the advocacy of vegan living. She is a former Huffington Post blogger, the author of Where the Blind Horse Sings and Animal Camp: Reflections on a Decade of Love, Hope and Veganism at Catskill Animal Sanctuary, a speaker and frequent contributor to anthologies on animal rights, animal sentience, and veganism. She lives on the grounds of Catskill Animal Sanctuary and kisses cows every day. Connect with Kathy http://www.casanctuary.org Instagram: @catskill_animal_sanctuary Facebook: facebook.com/catskillanimalsanctuary Facebook: facebook.com/CASkathystevens TikTok: @catskillanimalsanctuary Twitter:  @CASanctuary Connect with Izolda Book a Discovery Call Answering a Question? We'd love to hear from you! Leave Us A Voicemail (and yours might get picked to be in an episode) This episode is brought to you by Brain.fm. I love and use brain.fm! It combines music and neuroscience to help me focus, meditate, and even sleep! Because you listen to this show, you can get a free trial and 20% off with this exclusive coupon code: innovativemindset .* URL: https://brain.fm/innovativemindset You'll love this episode if you want to spark your inner genius. And don't forget there's a bonus mini-episode here if you join the coffee by the water club. Liking the Show? You can now show your support with Innovative Mindset Merch! My Latest Book Is Out! Get your copy! Get LIT! Grab the lightbulb logo on a bottle, hat, phone case, button, and more.   Support the Podcast. Or join my brand new Coffee By The Water Club and get a bunch of extra goodies like bonus podcast episodes, art no one else sees, and music no one else hears! Social Media LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/izoldat/ Website: IzoldaT.com Author Website: https://izoldatauthor.com/ Facebook author page: https://www.facebook.com/IzoldaST Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/izoldat/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@izoldat Twitter: https://twitter.com/Izoldat Listen on These Channels Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | Podbean | MyTuner | iHeart Radio | TuneIn | Deezer | Overcast | PodChaser | Listen Notes | Player FM | Podcast Addict | Podcast Republic | I'm thrilled that you're tuning in to the Innovative Mindset. Get in touch if you have questions or comments. *Affiliate link. If you purchase it through the above links and take the 20% off, I'll get a small commission.  

Kathy Stevens is in the house today! A farm girl, writer, teacher, and the founder of Catskill Animal Sanctuary, a 150-acre refuge for farm animals rescued from cruelty, neglect, and abandonment, Kathy joins us to share the behind-the-scenes look at  20+ years of running a sanctuary.She shares stories of incredible rescues, from her most recent rescue, taking in 40 sheep at once, to what made Kathy decide to start an animal sanctuary specifically for farm animals in the first place. This episode is an inspiration for anyone who truly loves all creatures.Kathy divulges how many of the animals end up at Catskill Animal Sanctuary, what hoarding looks like, and most importantly, the art of saying no to protect your own energy. It's amazing to hear about the activities that take up most of her time these days and how she introduces farm animals to one another in order to help them coexist peacefully. And they do. So many animals do. We humans can learn a lot from them.If you've ever been curious about or have wanted to sink into barn life, then tune in to hear from one of the industry's most prolific figures. Because Kathy makes the Catskill Animal Sanctuary thrive and survive so that countless animals can too.Join The Animal That Changed You community on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook -- we're waiting to welcome you! Feel free to check out the website while you're at it.Please leave a rating or review of the show. Your support matters so much!Woof, meow, oink, moo, cheep (of course, you know that means thanks for listening.

"We are all here because we want to change the world for animals. And many of us are here because we want the world to be a kind and loving place for every single being that breaths."Today's conversation is with author, activist and founder of Catskill Animal Sanctuary, Kathy Stevens. Catskill, impressively, has saved more than 5,000 non-human individuals through direct rescue. This will be an episode about kindness, compassion, and definitely one to tune into for the animal lovers out there.Video version: https://youtu.be/hE_32uOnsTg The key topics in today's episode:00:00 - Intro04:00 - Are petting zoos legal?09:00 - Catskill Animal Sanctuary17:00 - Communicating veganism23:30 - The changing perspectives26:00 - Running a sanctuary32:00 - Tucker the cow37:00 - Having compassion for farmers46:30 - Impatient vegans53:00 - Controlling predators at the sanctuary59:00 - Words of wisdomResources:Connect with Kathy:Website | https://casanctuary.org/LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathy-stevens-45862a66/Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/catskill_animal_sanctuary/Podcast | https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/herd-around-the-barn/id1470515403Get 10% Off Four Sigmatic With Code: PLANT10foursigmaticinternational.sjv.io/P0kPPQDocumentary From ABC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYfIXLkoB68 Connect with me:Instagram | @plant.paradigmYouTube | The Plant ParadigmTwitter | @plantparadigmWebsite | www.theplantparadigm.comSubscribe to the podcast:Apple | Spotify Stay happy,Eat plants,Peace

There's an uncomfortable truth to let in, and that is that animals we consider food are so much more than what most of us have the opportunity to see. And this is no mistake.Kathy Stevens, founder, and director of Catskill Animal Sanctuary joins us today, to share her experience in rescuing and caring for farm animals, what the role of the industy is, and why there is a mental separation between them and pets.Catskills Animal Sanctuary, a 150-acre refuge that rescues farmed animals, ignites social change to end their exploitations, and champions vegan living, was born from Kathy's desire to combine her love for teaching and learning, and her love for animals. All types of animals. Topics Include:- The beginnings of the Sanctuary- The mental separation between farmed animals and pets- The role of the industry- The primary focus of the Sanctuary's work- How do animals come into the Sanctuary's care- Working with factory farms- The goat games- Fighting burnout, and compassion fatigue- And other topics…Resources Mentioned:CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3eu0RsyThe Good Good PigThe Open Sanctuary ProjectWant to connect with us? Follow us on social media!Email – podcast@cuddly.comInstagram @welovecuddlyTwitter @welovecuddlyFacebook @welovecuddlyhttps://cuddly.com

A big part of why we love the Hudson Valley and Catskills is because of the farms and the animals. In this awesome, moving, eye-opening, and hilarious episode, you'll meet the fabulous Kathy Stevens and hear how Catskill Animal Sanctuary in Saugerties got started and its mission. You'll learn about Noodles, a blind horse named Buddy, and a cow named Tucker, what Kathy calls 'random acts of callousness' and about the Underfoot Family. “The tours change people,” Kathy explains. You'll also get advice on how to engage with animals on a tour (i.e., take your sunglasses off, sit down, don't make a loud sound), CAS's unique programming, and why and how to volunteer. We find a job for Mat. And yes, yes, yes, Kathy and I will together make animal sounds. Catskill Animal Sanctuary website (donate, volunteer, programming) Herd Around The Barn podcast (Kathy's award-winning show) Welcome new sponsor: Sunflower Market, with stores in Rhinebeck and Woodstock, is devoted to deepening symbiotic relationships through clean and sustainably sourced food. Visit their site and follow them on Facebook and Instagram. Past episodes on animals: 46. Pets 44. Chicken Run 41. Meet A Farmer 35. Animals --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cidiot/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cidiot/support

Todays conversation is full of insights, life-altering lessons and heart melting stories about the individual farm animals that have called Catskill Animal Sanctuary in New York state home over the years. Our guide is Kathy Stevens. Impassioned story teller and founder + director of Catskill Animal Sanctuary, one of America's leading farmed animal sanctuaries. Over the last 21 years, CAS has saved more ... READ MORE The post Kathy Stevens of Catskill Animal Sanctuary and The Urgency of Veganism. appeared first on Healthification.

In this special episode of Herd Around the Barn, Kathy is joined by her podcast producer, Clare, to talk about some recent news surrounding the animals at Catskill Animal Sanctuary. In their conversation, they discuss:How CAS protected their rescued birds from avian influenza through building innovative "birdios"Buddy III's passing at the age of 35 and how his friend, Buddy IV, is coping with his lossHow Kathy is staying optimistic about the future, thanks to the all star team at CASThe upcoming Goat Games virtual fundraiser, which was recently featured in The L.A. TimesWhy fundraising is so vital for sanctuaries right now due to inflation and Covid-19 related financial issuesIf you're interested in signing up for The Goat Games, register as an athlete here.To attend a Break All the Rules Tour with Kathy, buy your tickets here.Connect with Kathy Stevens:Facebook: Kathy Stevens, Catskill Animal SanctuaryTwitter: @CASanctuaryBook: Where the Blind Horse SingsWebsite: CASanctuary.orgInstagram: @catskill_animal_sanctuaryYouTube: Catskill Animal SanctuaryTikTok: @CASanctuary

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In 2001, after turning down an offer to lead a new charter high school, Kathy Stevens founded Catskill Animal Sanctuary, where her love of teaching, her belief that education has the power to transform, and her love of animals come together. One of the worlds leading sanctuaries for farmed animals, CAS has saved more than 5,000 non-human individuals through direct rescue and exponentially more through programming that encourages humans to adopt veganism. casanctuary.org opensanctuary.org

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This week, Kathy announces some news regarding the podcast and talks about exciting upcoming developments for Catskill Animal Sanctuary!Connect with Kathy Stevens:Facebook: Kathy Stevens, Catskill Animal SanctuaryTwitter: @CASanctuaryBook: Where the Blind Horse SingsWebsite: CASanctuary.orgInstagram: @catskill_animal_sanctuaryYouTube: Catskill Animal SanctuaryTikTok: @CASanctuary

Julie Squires is a Compassion Fatigue Specialist and Certified Life Coach who brings a unique perspective and approach to support the sustained energy and passion of those that work with and for animals in the emotionally challenging fields of veterinary medicine, animal welfare, lab animal research, animal advocacy, and conservation/environmentalism. Her approach is a direct response to a need she's identified over the years, through a rare blend of work experience within the veterinary industry and animal welfare.  From her direct experience as a veterinary assistant and hospital administrator to many years working in veterinary sales and training, Julie believes that the costly impact of compassion fatigue – the wellbeing and sustainability of both the individual and organization is both avoidable and reversible. She is a graduate of SUNY Oswego and a Certified Compassion Fatigue Specialist through The Traumatology Institute. Her approach is unique in that she offers insight and tools to achieve maximum emotional health and well-being as a Certified Life Coach. To offset her own compassion fatigue Julie loves to spend her time walking her dogs, doing yoga, practicing photography, being in nature, listening to music, and leading tours at Catskill Animal Sanctuary.  Topics Covered In This Episode: Toxic Positivity How to handle feedback while also feeling your emotions getting triggered Julie's personal grief practice How compassion fatigue and feeling our feelings relate to each other Julie's experience speaking at the House Call & Mobile Vet Virtual Conference Links & Resources for Julie Squires: Rekindle Compassion Fatigue Solutions Website  Listen to the Rekindling Podcast The House Call Vet Academy links: Find out about The House Call Vet Academy online CE course  Learn more about Dr. Eve Harrison  Learn more about 1-to-1 coaching for current & prospective house call, mobile, & concierge vets Get House Call Vet Swag! Find out about the next House Call & Mobile Vet Conference Music: In loving memory of Dr. Steve Weinberg. Intro & outro guitar music was written,  performed, & recorded by house call veterinarian Dr. Steve Weinberg. Thank you to our sponsors! Rockin' Pets, Rollin' Vets PriVet Pet Care First Opinion Veterinary Ultrasound- Online CE courses on ultrasonography & machine selection

Julie Squires is a Compassion Fatigue Specialist and Certified Life Coach who brings a unique perspective and approach to support the sustained energy and passion of those that work with and for animals in the emotionally challenging fields of veterinary medicine, animal welfare, lab animal research, animal advocacy, and conservation/environmentalism. Her approach is a direct response to a need she's identified over the years, through a rare blend of work experience within the veterinary industry and animal welfare.  From her direct experience as a veterinary assistant and hospital administrator to many years working in veterinary sales and training, Julie believes that the costly impact of compassion fatigue – the wellbeing and sustainability of both the individual and organization is both avoidable and reversible. She is a graduate of SUNY Oswego and a Certified Compassion Fatigue Specialist through The Traumatology Institute. Her approach is unique in that she offers insight and tools to achieve maximum emotional health and well-being as a Certified Life Coach. To offset her own compassion fatigue, Julie loves to spend her time walking her dogs, doing yoga, practicing photography, being in nature, listening to music, and leading tours at Catskill Animal Sanctuary.  Topics Covered In This Episode: What IS compassion fatigue?  Toxic positivity Boundaries with clients How to protect your energy in a challenging field How to come back to your center Links & Resources for Julie Squires: Rekindle Compassion Fatigue Solutions Website  Listen to the Rekindling Podcast The House Call Vet Academy links: Find out about The House Call Vet Academy online CE course  Learn more about Dr. Eve Harrison  Learn more about 1-to-1 coaching for current & prospective house call, mobile, & concierge vets Get House Call Vet Swag! Find out about the next House Call & Mobile Vet Conference Music: In loving memory of Dr. Steve Weinberg. Intro & outro guitar music was written,  performed, & recorded by house call veterinarian Dr. Steve Weinberg. Thank you to our sponsors! Rockin' Pets, Rollin' Vets PriVet Pet Care First Opinion Veterinary Ultrasound- Online CE courses on ultrasonography & machine selection

In this re-released episode, Kathy discusses: How an animal who had never known love, kindness, or safety changed her life, and how his lessons inform much of what Catskill Animal Sanctuary is today.The choice to believe in humanity's goodness, people's capacity, and their willingness to change. Key Takeaways: All animals want their lives as much as we want ours.Animals have infinitely more capacity than most people understand.Choosing to recognize the disastrous path we are on is the first step to help animals, improve your health dramatically, and reduce your environmental footprint. "Rambo taught me that there were many more far-reaching lessons to be learned from animals than all the ones I learned when I was a kid." – Kathy Stevens Connect with Kathy Stevens:Facebook: Kathy Stevens, Catskill Animal SanctuaryTwitter: @CASanctuaryBook: Where the Blind Horse SingsWebsite: CASanctuary.orgInstagram: @catskill_animal_sanctuaryYouTube: Catskill Animal SanctuaryTikTok: @CASanctuary

Claudia Lifton works at the Institute for Humane Education. Previously, as the Denver Director of Factory Farming Awareness Coalition, she spent six years speaking to students, business leaders, and stakeholders about the environmental, public health, social justice, and animal welfare impacts of factory farming. In Denver, she serves on Mayor Hancock's Sustainability Advisory Council and is a member of the Board of Directors for Good Life Refuge. Previously, she traveled throughout Africa and Southeast Asia working with local people to address concerns ranging from poaching, shark finning, overfishing, water access, animal tourism exploitation, and wildlife trafficking. She spent three summers working at Catskill Animal Sanctuary in New York helping to run Camp Kindness, a summer camp where children learned about farmed animals, plant-based diets and nutrition, and effective advocacy. In her free time, Claudia enjoys attending concerts and festivals, hiking, camping, and cuddling with the animals at Good Life Refuge.---This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp: Get 10% off the first month of online therapy at https://betterhelp.com/carlyThis episode is supported by Terraseed. Click here to get 50% off your first month of vegan vitamins!This episode is supported by Who Gives A Crap. Try your new favorite, sustainable toilet paper today by using the code CARLY10 to get $10 off your first order over $54 or more!https://prf.hn/click/camref:1011ljZTu---Thanks for listening to another episode. Follow, review and share to help Consciously Clueless grow! Support Carly on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/consciouslycarlyConnect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consciously.carly/Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/consciously.carly.blogConnect on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/carlyjean5/Explore the Website: https://www.consciouslycarly.com/Music by Matthew Baxley

This year marks the 52nd anniversary of Earth Day - an annual campaign that calls attention to the many threats to our planet from human kind and urges each of us to act as better Earth stewards . This week, Kathy tag teams with her podcast producer, Clare O'Brien, to talk about the connection between factory farming and climate change. Today, the two discuss:How animal agriculture is one of the top causes of climate change - and why it's so difficult to find exact data of its impactThe devastating impact of methane, a greenhouse gas 10x more destructive than carbon dioxide, produced by cows who are used for meat and dairy productsa brief history of Earth Day, dating back to its origins as a protest in the early 1970sThe effects climate change has had on the Catskill Animal Sanctuary property, including heat waves that canceled events and ice storms and “microbursts” that have destroyed dozens of treesThe urgency of adopting a plant-based diet and utilizing the power of influence, rather than waiting for corporations or the government to battle climate change effectivelyFind the Earth as an Apple experiment here.Some recommendations from Kathy:Our Great National Parks with President Barack ObamaCowspiracyEating Our Way to ExtinctionEating AnimalsConnect with Kathy Stevens:Facebook: Kathy Stevens, Catskill Animal SanctuaryTwitter: @CASanctuaryBooks: Where the Blind Horse SingsWebsite: CASanctuary.orgInstagram: @catskill_animal_sanctuaryYouTube: Catskill Animal Sanctuary

In this special episode, Kathy is interviewed by her podcast producer, Clare O'Brien, about Catskill Animal Sanctuary's busy month of February! Today, they discuss:The brutal ice storm that ravaged CAS, leaving the animal care team to scramble without electricityThe goat rescue that didn't come together, and how rescue situations affect every member of the sanctuary teamThe animal care team's work supporting goats offsite before they're rescued by other sanctuariesThe incredible day of DOUBLE rescues on 02/22/2022 which found CAS welcoming 6 new goats and twin newborn calvesSanctuary rescue preparation and the ability to welcome new animals with limited resourcesTo support Catskill Animal Sanctuary's newest residents, please consider donating a Twins Healthy-Start Pack at casanctuary.org/shop/twins/Connect with Kathy Stevens:Facebook: Kathy Stevens, Catskill Animal SanctuaryTwitter: @CASanctuaryBooks: Where the Blind Horse SingsWebsite: CASanctuary.orgInstagram: @catskill_animal_sanctuaryYouTube: Catskill Animal Sanctuary

Kathy Stevens co-founded Catskill Animal Sanctuary in 2001 where she brings together her love of animals and her belief in the transformative power of education. She's also the author of ‘Where the Blind Horse Sings' and ‘Animal Camp'. Catskill Animal Sanctuary is a 150-acre refuge in New York's Hudson Valley for 11 species of farmed animals rescued from cruelty, neglect, and abandonment. Over the years, thousands have come to this place of profound peace. In the first episode of 2022, Kathy and Ana discuss febudairy, the transformative power of rescue sanctuaries, and how non-human animals grieve. Watch the interview on our YouTube channel: Kathy's work: https://casanctuary.org https://www.facebook.com/catskillanimalsanctuary https://twitter.com/CASanctuary/ https://www.youtube.com/user/CASanctuary https://www.instagram.com/catskill_animal_sanctuary/ Hit subscribe and find us here: Newsletter: https://sentientmedia.org/newsletter Facebook: https://facebook.com/sentientmediaorg Twitter: https://twitter.com/sentient_media Instagram: https://instagram.com/sentient_media LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sent... Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCudaVg7_tLsKzdg0fWko2bg  

While her staff takes a much-needed break for the Thanksgiving holiday, Kathy shares a warm message of gratitude to her listeners. She expresses her thanks for her CAS staff, the sanctuary's supporters, and the incredible animals themselves.Be sure to tune in next week, as Kathy speaks with Matthew Glover, the founder of the wildly popular organization Veganuary! They'll talk about New Year's resolutions, going plant-based, and the time he spent visiting Catskill Animal Sanctuary.Happy Thanksgiving!

“These animals want their lives as much as we want ours.” In this special episode, Kathy is interviewed by her assistant and podcast producer, Clare O'Brien, to talk about the dairy and egg industries, about a special rooster named Paulie, and about Catskill Animal Sanctuary's month-long Petunia's Pledge program to encourage followers to go vegan for the month of October. Kathy talks about:Her own journey from vegetarian to vegan“Humane washing” within the dairy and egg industry The lives of dairy cows and egg-laying hensThe month-long Petunia's Pledge challenge to encourage vegetarians (and the veg-curious!) to go vegan for the month of OctoberA special chicken named PaulieFor more information on joining Petunia's Pledge, or attending the workshop event at CAS, please visit the link here. Connect with Kathy Stevens:Facebook: Kathy Stevens, Catskill Animal SanctuaryTwitter: @CASanctuaryBooks: Where the Blind Horse SingsWebsite: CASanctuary.orgInstagram: @catskill_animal_sanctuaryYouTube: Catskill Animal Sanctuary

Christopher Vane co-founded Little Bear Sanctuary, a nonprofit farm animal sanctuary in Punta Gorda, FL, in honor of his late mother Ursula (which translates to “little bear” in Latin). They shared a common passion for animals and Ursula often dreamed of providing neglected, once-abused animals a safe haven.https://littlebearsanctuary.orgRandi Seltzer Bonica is a vegan mama, a high school guidance counselor, an animal advocate, and a jewelry maker. She lives with her husband Steve, her son, Murray, and her six rescue cats in Rockaway Beach, New York City.2021 Goat Game Sanctuaries:Global Federation of Animal Sanctuarieshttps://www.sanctuaryfederation.orgBarn Sanctuaryhttps://www.barnsanctuary.orgCatskill Animal Sanctuaryhttps://casanctuary.orgHeartwood Havenhttps://heartwoodhaven.orgKindred Spirits Sanctuaryopher Vane.Goldylocks Productions presents Live from Little Bear Sanctuary with Christopher Vane.Today, Friday, 13 August 2021 at 1 pm ET.Christopher Vane co-founded Little Bear Sanctuary, a nonprofit farm animal sanctuary in Punta Gorda, FL, in honor of his late mother Ursula (which translates to “little bear” in Latin). They shared a common passion for animals and Ursula often dreamed of providing neglected, once-abused animals a safe haven.While originally from New York, Chris surprisingly started off with a career in human healthcare, eventually landing in Florida working as a real estate broker. When he met Randy, everything changed…for the better, that is! Their relationship sparked a new passion to live each day with purpose. After they got married, their desire to provide a better world for farm animals was greatly amplified. Together, Chris and Randy followed through on Ursula's dream and established the Little Bear Sanctuary in 2017. Now, 160+ rescued farm animals call Little Bear Sanctuary home, and – thanks to Christopher's compassion and dedication – each animal has been given an opportunity to experience love and freedom.Little Bear Sanctuary provides a permanent home for farm animals that have been abandoned or can no longer be cared for by the owner in order to allow them to live out the remainder of their lives in a cruelty free environment. We are committed not only to a vegan lifestyle but the essential education of pigs as pets. Our animals are never kept in cages or pens and are free to roam in their natural habitat.https://littlebearsanctuary.orghttps://www.facebook.com/littlebearsanctuaryDonate to this Show and Non-Profit Organization. Thank you! https://account.venmo.com/u/LittleBearSanctuaryAdd us to your Amazon Smile account: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/82-2180440Special Guests: Randi Seltzer Bonica and Members of the Goat Games Sanctuaries.Randi Seltzer Bonica is a vegan mama, a high school guidance counselor, an animal advocate, and a jewelry maker. She lives with her husband Steve, her son, Murray, and her six rescue cats in Rockaway Beach, New York City.2021 Goat Game Sanctuaries:Global Federation of Animal SanctuariesEvery day, the world over, wild and domestic animals are abandoned, displaced, or injured by humans and natural causes. The sole purpose of The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS) is to ensure that these animals receive the highest standards of care during rescue, rehabilitation, and the rest of their life.We are the only globally recognized organization for certifying that a facility meets the GFAS Standards of Excellence and recognizes those as a true “sanctuary.” As such, facilities around the world, large and small, come to GFAS for guidance and support in achieving and maintaining GFAS-accredited status.Our Vision: A world in which sanctuaries provide lifetime humane care to all animals in need. Our Mission: To continuously improve the quality of care for animals requiring sanctuary by Accrediting sanctuaries based on worldwide standards of excellence, Facilitating operational and financial support, and Enhancing effectiveness, recognition, and collaboration.https://www.sanctuaryfederation.orgBarn SanctuaryBarn Sanctuary is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating farmed animals who have been abused and neglected. We show farmed animals in a new light, highlighting their individuality by sharing their unique stories and educating the public about the treatment of animals raised for human consumption. We operate on all levels from a position of kindness, mutual respect, and belonging, welcoming everyone to participate in our mission to spread compassion for farmed animals everywhere.Dan McKernan is the co-founder of Barn Sanctuary and star of the popular Animal Planet series Saved by the Barn. In 2015, Dan left his tech job in Austin, Texas, to transform his family's 140-year-old farm into a safe haven for farmed animals. That safe haven is Barn Sanctuary. Author of a forthcoming children's book, “This Farm Is a Family,” Dan's mission, through the work of Barn Sanctuary, is to change the way the world views farmed animals and help lead society towards a more compassionate and plant-based lifestyle.https://www.barnsanctuary.orgCatskill Animal SanctuaryCelebrating 20 Years! Founded in 2001, Catskill Animal Sanctuary is a non-profit, 150-acre refuge in New York's Hudson Valley. It is home to eleven species of rescued farmed animals with between 275 and 400 residents at any given time. In addition to direct animal aid, the Sanctuary offers on-site tours, vegan cooking lessons, and educational programs that advocate veganism as the very best way to end animal suffering, improve human health, and heal an ailing planet.https://casanctuary.orgHeartwood HavenHeartwood Haven is located in a park-like setting in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. We are on a mission to end animal cruelty against farm animals in the PNW. We primarily work with local animal control to rescue animals coming from cruelty and abuse cases. These animals are typically former cock-fighting roosters and pigs. Through our successful adoption program we are able to save hundreds of animals every year. In addition to our rescue work we also fight for a more compassionate world through our education and advocacy programs. Your generosity and support allows us to continue the fight for the most vulnerable among us.https://heartwoodhaven.orgKindred Spirits SanctuaryKindred Spirits is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to ending the abuse and suffering of farm animals through direct rescue, advocacy, and education. We seek to provide a place where people can connect with these sentient beings and discover their unique (and often humorous!) personalities. At Kindred Spirits, farm animals are our friends, not our food. We are passionate about helping others form bonds with these remarkable animals, and gladly give tours on scheduled days! The Sanctuary is located on just under 75 beautiful acres in Citra, Florida. The 166 sanctuary residents receive around-the-clock care, high quality diets, spacious barns, and green pastures in which to laze and graze. Most importantly, they are treated as individuals and given a loving, peaceful environment where they can live without pain, hunger, or fear of exploitation for their natural lives.https://www.kssfl.orgPiedmont Farm Animal Refugehttp://piedmontrefuge.orgWildwood Farm Sanctuaryhttps://wildwoodfarmsanctuary.org

Welcome to another episode of Action and Ambition. Joining us today is Kathy Stevens. She is a teacher, Writer, Farm Girl, and the Founder of Catskill Animal Sanctuary, a 150-acre refuge in New York's Hudson Valley for 11 species of farmed animals rescued from cruelty, neglect, and abandonment. After turning down an offer in 2001 to lead a new charter high school, Kathy founded Catskill Animal Sanctuary, which became one of the world's leading sanctuaries for farmed animals and saved more than 5,000 non-human individuals from direct rescue. She is the host of the weekly podcast, All Beings Considered and is the author of Where the Blind Horse Sings and Animal Camp. Kathy takes her message of kindness to all beings to conferences and colleges across the U.S. and Canada. She contributes to books, podcasts, and articles on animal sentience, animal rights, and veganism. Don't miss out on this fun episode! You'll love it!

Today, Kathy chats with Catskill Animal Sanctuary's very own Chef Linda Soper-Kolton, Director of their plant-based cooking program, Compassionate Cuisine: - Kathy shares how her mom, a wonderful cook

Today, Kathy chats with Catskill Animal Sanctuary's very own Chef Linda Soper-Kolton, Director of their plant-based cooking program, Compassionate Cuisine: Kathy shares how her mom, a wonderful cook, gave her a deep and lasting appreciation of food and of dinner time. Linda, who had the opposite experience, discusses learning to cook from necessity. Linda addresses three frequent “objections” to trying veganism: 1. Where will I get my protein? 2. I don't have enough time to cook like that, and 3. It's summer: I don't want to grill TOFU! They discuss the changing landscape of veganism. Linda talks about how Covid demanded an instant switch to virtual cooking, and invites listeners to her upcoming pasta class! Linda shares the impact of the animals on her work. Follow Linda on Instagram: @addlovestir Connect with Kathy Stevens: Facebook: Kathy Stevens, Catskill Animal Sanctuary Twitter: @CASanctuary Books: Where the Blind Horse Sings Website: CASanctuary.org Instagram: @catskill_animal_sanctuary YouTube: Catskill Animal Sanctuary  

In this kickoff episode, Kathy tells the story of growing up on a thoroughbred horse farm, discusses how her childhood informed her decision to open a non-profit rescue for farmed animals, and shares how the Catskill Animal Sanctuary informs the podcast. Welcome to the show! Connect with Kathy Stevens: Facebook: Kathy Stevens, Catskill Animal Sanctuary Twitter: @CASanctuary Books: Where the Blind Horse Sings Website: CASanctuary.org Instagram: @catskill_animal_sanctuary YouTube: Catskill Animal Sanctuary  

Jasmin and Mariann kick the show off with a discussion of Jasmin’s trip to the Catskill Animal Sanctuary and her visit with her namesake pig. They also chat about My Octopus Teacher, the Netflix documentary, what Jasmin got out of […]

Catskill Animal Sanctuary in Upstate New York offers a vegan program called Compassionate Cuisine. Chef Linda Soper-Kolton is the director of this educational platform that presents cooking classes, tasting events, and seasonal offerings. Linda is a delight as she shares the many steps of self-growth that led to this exciting adventure at the sanctuary. A self-professed introvert, Linda reveals how she offers nutritious plant-based food as a heartfelt way to connect with others. The sanctuary's new vegan cookbook is now available for purchase at CASanctuary.org.

Sometimes we are lucky to find a place that offers a beautiful, peaceful retreat from our busy lives. The Homestead Inn at Catskill Animal Sanctuary is where I go to reset, restore, and rejuvenate my energy. Located in Upstate New York, the Homestead Inn is comfortable, charming, and convenient to the Catskill Mountains and Hudson River. Website: CASanctuary.org

Kathy Stevens founded Catskill Animal Sanctuary in 2001. Kathy is a global social change leader and Catskill Animal Sanctuary is a Compassion Catalyst. This is my 10-minute conversation with Kathy.  I am forever changed by this kind and generous woman. Please check out her podcast: “All Beings Considered.” Also, follow events and news at CASanctuary.org

Catskill Animal Sanctuary wants the world to go vegan. It's who they are; it's what they do. It's why hundreds of rescued farm animals call this place home, and why the Sanctuary opens its gates to thousands of visitors each year. Written with love and authenticity, Compassionate Cuisine tells—through its food—the story of one of the country's oldest and most respected animal sanctuaries. In the book, Chef Linda Soper-Kolton and Chef Sara Boan, the Sanctuary's vegan chefs, bring its culinary program, Compassionate Cuisine, to life through an array of recipes intended to inspire and delight. Now, home cooks everywhere can savor and devour the same delicious and compassionate cuisine in their own kitchens. Tune in as we talk with Kathy Stevens, co-founder of the Catskill Animal Sanctuary, and Linda Soper-Kolton about their new book!

Catskill Animal Sanctuary wants the world to go vegan. It's who they are; it's what they do. It's why hundreds of rescued farm animals call this place home, and why the Sanctuary opens its gates to thousands of visitors each year. Written with love and authenticity, Compassionate Cuisine tells—through its food—the story of one of the country's oldest and most respected animal sanctuaries. In the book, Chef Linda Soper-Kolton and Chef Sara Boan, the Sanctuary's vegan chefs, bring its culinary program, Compassionate Cuisine, to life through an array of recipes intended to inspire and delight. Now, home cooks everywhere can savor and devour the same delicious and compassionate cuisine in their own kitchens. Tune in as we talk with Kathy Stevens, co-founder of the Catskill Animal Sanctuary, and Linda Soper-Kolton about their new book!

Catskill Animal Sanctuary recently launched the New Leaf Vegan Mentor Program. It's free!  Sign up as either a mentor or a mentee. With both an online platform and a smartphone app, it's easy to stay in touch. This is a groundbreaking initiative! Website:  https://www.newleafvegans.org/    

Chef Sara Boan co-created a new vegan cookbook with Chef Linda Soper-Kolton and sanctuary founder Kathy Stevens at Catskill Animal Sanctuary. We had a fun chat about recipe creation and using plant-based ingredients to make delicious meals. Compassionate Cuisine Cookbook is available in May 2019. You may order your copy from https://casanctuary.org/

Animals. Let's visit with the animals! Come with me and I'll introduce you to the big family of rescued-farmed animals of Catskill Animal Sanctuary. Located in the Hudson Valley of New York, rolling hills and 148 acres are the backdrop for over 300 rescued animals who live here surrounded by love, safety, and friendship.  I saw it for myself in 2018. This place is real. This is a healing place. Let's start with the Underfoot Family. This is unique to Catskill Animal Sanctuary: a small group of animals is given free-range privileges during the day. Kathy Stevens, founder/executive director, realized early on that some personalities demand larger freedom. Many of the Underfoot family were rescued from small, filthy, and overcrowded spaces. Many became claustrophobic during their previous years of abuse and abandonment. They were not comfortable unless they could roam.

During my visit to Catskill Animal Sanctuary, I had a chance encounter with the Underfoot Family of Sheep. This is one of my favorite field recordings from September. You should visit:  CASanctuary.org  

I admit it. This was my strangest purchase ever on Amazon. It was a bit of an impulse. But in my defense, I have one of these in my home, so I knew exactly what I was buying. I purchased an assistive listening device for a blind and deaf baby goat.   Leo the baby goat arrived at the Catskill Animal Sanctuary this past summer. His preliminary health check confirmed he was blind. He was only two months old, so he was born with no vision. But thankfully for Leo, the animal care team at Catskill Animal Sanctuary is experienced with special needs. Over the years, the team has welcomed and worked with over a dozen blind animals.

While vacationing at the Homestead B&B at Catskill Animal Sanctuary, I booked a tour to get a close-up experience with some of the animals. Kaden was my tour guide - his knowledge and compassion impressed me. The next day, I asked Kaden if he would join me for a 10-minute chat.

This is a true story. I say this because there are parts that feel like a dream. Recently I returned from Catskill Animal Sanctuary in New York state. My memories still fresh, I recall little details that make me smile. So, I open this podcast with “This is a true story.” Because it is.