The Birth of the Animal Rights Movement: The Story of Henry Bergh with Dr. Ernest Freeberg Herd Around the Barn
-
- Business
Before there were animal sanctuaries and well-known non-profits acting on behalf of the voiceless, the ASPCA launched the modern animal rights movement in America. Its founder, Henry Bergh (https://www.aspca.org/about-us/history-of-the-aspca), is the topic of the critically acclaimed book, A Traitor To His Species: Henry Bergh and the Birth of the Animal Rights Movement, written by our guest, Dr. Ernest Freeberg (https://history.utk.edu/people/ernest-freeberg/) of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. In this fascinating conversation, Dr. Freeberg and Kathy talk about:* How Henry Bergh was inspired to take action on behalf of animals after living among the elite in Russia* The harrowing treatment of animals in late 1800s America, including those used as livestock, for entertainment, or for transportation* The lengths Henry Bergh took to seek justice on behalf of animals; including raids on turtle ships and rat-baiting rings* Henry Bergh and P.T. Barnum’s complicated relationship as two extremely influential leaders in New York City* How Dr. Freeberg was inspired to write Bergh’s story and how his own perception of animals has changedConnect with Kathy Stevens:* Facebook: Kathy Stevens (http://facebook.com/kathy.stevens.CAS), Catskill Animal Sanctuary (https://www.facebook.com/catskillanimalsanctuary)* Twitter: @CASanctuary (https://twitter.com/CASanctuary/)* Books: Where the Blind Horse Sings (https://casanctuary.org/shop/book-where-the-blind-horse-sings/)* Website: CASanctuary.org (https://casanctuary.org/)* Instagram: @catskill_animal_sanctuary (https://instagram.com/catskill_animal_sanctuary/)* YouTube: Catskill Animal Sanctuary (https://www.youtube.com/user/CASanctuary)
Before there were animal sanctuaries and well-known non-profits acting on behalf of the voiceless, the ASPCA launched the modern animal rights movement in America. Its founder, Henry Bergh (https://www.aspca.org/about-us/history-of-the-aspca), is the topic of the critically acclaimed book, A Traitor To His Species: Henry Bergh and the Birth of the Animal Rights Movement, written by our guest, Dr. Ernest Freeberg (https://history.utk.edu/people/ernest-freeberg/) of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. In this fascinating conversation, Dr. Freeberg and Kathy talk about:* How Henry Bergh was inspired to take action on behalf of animals after living among the elite in Russia* The harrowing treatment of animals in late 1800s America, including those used as livestock, for entertainment, or for transportation* The lengths Henry Bergh took to seek justice on behalf of animals; including raids on turtle ships and rat-baiting rings* Henry Bergh and P.T. Barnum’s complicated relationship as two extremely influential leaders in New York City* How Dr. Freeberg was inspired to write Bergh’s story and how his own perception of animals has changedConnect with Kathy Stevens:* Facebook: Kathy Stevens (http://facebook.com/kathy.stevens.CAS), Catskill Animal Sanctuary (https://www.facebook.com/catskillanimalsanctuary)* Twitter: @CASanctuary (https://twitter.com/CASanctuary/)* Books: Where the Blind Horse Sings (https://casanctuary.org/shop/book-where-the-blind-horse-sings/)* Website: CASanctuary.org (https://casanctuary.org/)* Instagram: @catskill_animal_sanctuary (https://instagram.com/catskill_animal_sanctuary/)* YouTube: Catskill Animal Sanctuary (https://www.youtube.com/user/CASanctuary)