Herd Around the Barn

Kathy Stevens
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Each Wednesday, join Kathy Stevens, acclaimed author, speaker, and founder of Catskill Animal Sanctuary (CASanctuary.org), one of the world's leading sanctuaries for farmed animals, as she and her guests explore our relationship with those animals, and how that relationship is impacting all of us. The podcast is broadcast from sanctuary grounds, and features occasional visits with the animals who call it home!

  1. 08/09/2022

    The Magic of Animals: A Conversation with Acclaimed Author Sy Montgomery

    This week, Kathy is joined by one of her all-time favorite authors, Sy Montgomery. Sy is the international bestselling author of The Good Good Pig, The Soul of an Octopus, and her most recent release The Hawk’s Way. In their joyful conversation, Kathy and Sy talk about: Sy’s childhood growing up with animal friends and how these interspecies relationships influenced her professional careerWhy Sy is so optimistic about “being alive” in this tumultuous time The importance of seeing all animals as equals, rather than “underlings” or “babies”How loving hawks without expecting any affection in return was “liberating” to SyNancy Cowan, the master falconer who taught Sy and influenced her new book The Hawk’s WayChristopher Hogwood, the 750 pound star of her bestselling book, who changed her life by teaching her that family doesn’t have to include those of the same genetics or species Sy’s books are available wherever you buy books - but she hopes you’ll consider purchasing from a local bookstore. Her favorite is The Toadstool Bookshop. 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

  2. 08/02/2022

    Reflections on the Eventful Summer at CAS

    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 issues If 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

  3. 07/26/2022

    Alene Anello is a Groundbreaking Lawyer for Chickens

    Disclaimer: This conversation contains graphic depictions of cruelty toward chickens. This week, Kathy is joined by Harvard Law graduate and founder of the non-profit Legal Impact for Chickens, Alene Anello. In their lively conversation, the two discuss: Alene’s relationship with her pet cockatiel, Conrad, who changed her view of animals foreverHow working at PETA and the Animal Legal Defense Fund made Alene want to work for animal rights “forever”LIC’s lawsuit against Costco, citing animal welfare law violations, following a gruesome Mercy for Animals undercover investigationThe horrific ways that chickens suffer in production plants and why Costco’s treatment of chickens demands legal actionKathy compares Alene’s work to the Nonhuman Rights Project’s work to represent animals in a court of lawAlene teases some exciting new projects for her team at LIC To support Legal Impact for Chickens, follow them on social media: FacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedIn 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

  4. 07/19/2022

    Damien Mander's Journey from Military Sniper to Anti-Poaching Vegan Activist

    “In conservation, the lost causes are the best worth fighting for.” This week, Kathy speaks with Damien Mander, the renowned war veteran and founder of the International Anti-Poaching Foundation. In this informative episode, Kathy and Damien discuss: Damien’s unique path to animal activism after an extensive military career ultimately led to establishing found the IAPF How Damien transitioned to a vegan lifestyle in 2012 after realizing that he “ran out of excuses” for not going plant-based sooner: “I was saving some and eating others.” Why nature is the “best self-regulating system” and how IAPF approaches environmental issues through social justice activism, including scholarships and health care reform, in neighboring communities Akashinga: Africa’s first armed, plant-based, all-women anti-poaching unit whose lives are completely changed by finding their voices and purpose in their work Katana, the newest canine member of IAPF, and the role of working dogs as part of the ranger team in Africa To follow the IAPF and stay updated on their work, check out their social media pages here: FacebookInstagramTwitter Find the Akashinga documentary short from National Geographic here. Watch Damien’s Ted Talk 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

  5. 07/12/2022

    An Announcement from Kathy

    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

  6. 07/06/2022

    Kathy's Reflections on 4th of July Fireworks

    Kathy takes a few minutes this week to talk about the devastating impact fireworks have on all animals. She shares her personal struggles to keep her rescue Pitbull, Chumbley, calm during Fourth of July fireworks. 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

  7. 06/28/2022

    Duck Defenders: How John Di Leonardo is Creating a Humane Long Island

    This week, Kathy is joined by John Di Leonardo, the founder and president of Humane Long Island. John’s work with PETA, and now with HLI, is the embodiment of “think globally, act locally” approach to social change. During a very lively conversation, Kathy and John talk about: John’s work to eliminate animal use in entertainment on Long Island, including direct protests to Ringling Brothers Circus and the horrific “Banana Derby”Humane Long Island’s incredible victory to prevent an aquarium from being built in a local mallJohn’s connection to water fowl and birds who face dumping and abandonment on Long Island, and how HLI hopes to create a “transitional sanctuary” to help these animals in needThe recent PETA protest at a Manhattan Starbucks, where John joined Oscar-nominated actor James Cromwell to urge for plant-based milk upcharges to be eliminatedHLI’s teaming up with Horseracing Wrongs to protest the Belmont Stakes earlier this month To support Humane Long Island and stay updated on John’s work, you can find them on social media: FacebookInstagram 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

  8. 06/21/2022

    Free The Animals: PETA President Ingrid Newkirk Speaks on Decades of Animal Activism

    Referred to as the “Queen of the Animal Rights Movement” by Rich Roll, PETA co-founder and bestselling author Ingrid Newkirk joins Kathy on the podcast this week to talk about the 30th anniversary edition of her landmark novel, Free The Animals: The Amazing, True Story of the Animal Liberation Front in North America. In this incredible episode, Kathy and Ingrid will talk about: How Ingrid responds to criticism about PETA’s more “controversial” protest tacticsFree The Animals unique story as a fictional novel “completely based on fact” from the early days of the animal rights movementThe role of the Animal Liberation Front in PETA’s early days in the 1980s, and the widespread misunderstanding the ALF faced from the government and the mediaThe Research Modernization Deal, a fully constructed proposal from PETA to create animal-free testing in the United StatesThe story of Britches, a monkey who was rescued from horrific lab testing and eventually found a happily ever after with a surrogate mother The exciting news that animal activist and Oscar-winning actor Joaquin Phoenix acquiring the film rights for the book Find Free The Animals anywhere books are sold! AmazonBarnes & NobleBookshop To find cruelty-free products and services online, check out PETA’s links here: Bunny Free AppBeauty Without Bunnies Database Follow PETA on all social media: FacebookInstagramTikTokTwitterLinkedIn 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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Each Wednesday, join Kathy Stevens, acclaimed author, speaker, and founder of Catskill Animal Sanctuary (CASanctuary.org), one of the world's leading sanctuaries for farmed animals, as she and her guests explore our relationship with those animals, and how that relationship is impacting all of us. The podcast is broadcast from sanctuary grounds, and features occasional visits with the animals who call it home!

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  • Creator
    Kathy Stevens
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2022
  • Episodes
    64
  • Rating
    Clean
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