Have you ever wondered what sets apart one animal sanctuary from the next? It can be hard to decide which to support when they all seem to work towards the same goal. Kathy is joined this week by Jessica Harris - the Farmed Animals Program Director at the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS). In this informative conversation, they discuss:Jessica’s path to working in animal rights, and particularly in her current role to support the work of farmed animal sanctuariesThe important work of the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries to certify well-practiced organizations around the world as top animal protection charitiesThe unfortunate path of some sanctuaries that become hoarding situationsThe invaluable lessons gained in her unique job, and how she applies those lessons to her workRaising a vegan child and bringing her to CAS, where she met and fell in love with many different animalsTo learn more about the work of GFAS, follow them on Instagram and Facebook.Connect with Kathy Stevens:Facebook: Kathy Stevens, Catskill Animal SanctuaryTwitter: @CASanctuaryBooks: Where the Blind Horse SingsWebsite: CASanctuary.orgInstagram: @catskill_animal_sanctuaryYouTube: Catskill Animal Sanctuary

All Beings Considered

Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries: Jessica Harris On the Leading Farmed Animal Rescues

“It’s incomprehensible that our society is looking the other way.” This week, Kathy is joined by powerhouse activist Jane Velez-Mitchell, who's bringing animal rights issues to her new platform UnChainedTV. In this episode, the two discuss:Jane’s early career in broadcast journalism, bringing her from her hometown of New York City to Los Angeles to cover crime news for CNN and HLNThe conversation with cattle rancher-turned animal rights advocate Howard Lyman that inspired Jane to go vegan over 20 years agoThe lack of animal rights coverage on mainstream networks due to advertiser funding from the meat and dairy industryUnchainedTV, Jane’s brand-new streaming network that provides free vegan content, including documentaries, cooking shows, and breaking news on all things related to animals and plant-based eatingThe award-winning documentary Countdown to Year Zero, produced by UnChainedTV, featuring the founder of Climate Healers, Dr. Sailesh Rao, and his urgent message to slow climate change before 2026To download UnChainedTV, find it in the app store or online.To follow Jane and her work, find her on Facebook and Instagram.Go here to learn more about the urgent work of the Agriculture Fairness Alliance.  Connect with Kathy Stevens:Facebook: Kathy Stevens, Catskill Animal SanctuaryTwitter: @CASanctuaryBooks: Where the Blind Horse SingsWebsite: CASanctuary.orgInstagram: @catskill_animal_sanctuaryYouTube: Catskill Animal Sanctuary

Crime of The Century: Jane Velez-Mitchell's UnChainedTV Brings Animal Rights Mainstream

“We want people to learn how much horses have to teach and to give.” In this heartwarming new episode, Kathy speaks to Jorg Huckabee-Mayfield and Tom Mayfield, the co-founders of White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue in Burkeville, Virginia. They discuss:How Jorg and Tom’s work as volunteer transporters for dogs ultimately led to their establishment of a horse rescueThe troubled history of the Appaloosa horse, their remarkable personalities, and the unfortunate health conditions unique to the breedOther horses’ roles in helping blind horses thriveJorg’s two books, I Am Mr. Bowersox and Big Belle, both inspired by real horses at their sanctuaryExciting new projects for Jorg and Tom as their sanctuary approaches its 20th anniversaryBe sure to follow White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue on Facebook!Connect with Kathy Stevens:Facebook: Kathy Stevens, Catskill Animal SanctuaryTwitter: @CASanctuaryBooks: Where the Blind Horse SingsWebsite: CASanctuary.orgInstagram: @catskill_animal_sanctuaryYouTube: Catskill Animal Sanctuary

All Horses Deserve A Home: Rescue Stories from Jorg and Tom Mayfield of White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue

“I just felt like a weight was lifted off my shoulders.” Kathy is joined this week by Eat Green Make Green podcast host and plant-based entrepreneur Pat McAuley. In this inspiring conversation, the two discuss:Pat’s life-changing decision to start eating plant-based after suffering from asthm, arthritis, and other health challenges described in a 2018 Ted Talk viewed over a million timesTheir shared belief that consuming animal products means “absorbing their fear and anxiety” and how going plant-based brought Pat a new sense of calm in his lifeEat Green Make Green’s role in supporting the growth of veganism through social media and podcast featuring A-List guestsPlantPub, the Boston-based restaurant and brewery established by Pat and world-renowned chef Mary Dumont that hopes to “redefine the pub” with delicious vegan comfort foodFollow Pat McAuley on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Be sure to check out PlantPub on Facebook and Instagram.Connect with Kathy Stevens:Facebook: Kathy Stevens, Catskill Animal SanctuaryTwitter: @CASanctuaryBooks: Where the Blind Horse SingsWebsite: CASanctuary.orgInstagram: @catskill_animal_sanctuaryYouTube: Catskill Animal Sanctuary

Eat Green, Make Green: A Plant-Based Diet Changed Everything for Pat McAuley

“Going vegan was like another beginning of my life.” Acclaimed vegan chef Eddie Garza joins Kathy for this mouth-watering episode that will have you craving tapas! The two discuss:Eddie’s incredible transformation from struggling with childhood obesity to losing 150 pounds with the help of a plant-based dietThe factors that lead to numerous health challenges in our poorest neighborhoods and regions of the countryEddie’s work as the Food and Nutrition Manager of The Humane Society of the United States to change food offerings in schools, hospitals, and prisonsEddie’s upcoming projects, including a cookbook with TV host and supermodel Daisy Fuentes, and the second season of his cooking show Global Bites with Eddie GarzaHow the Covid-19 pandemic has changed demand and interest in vegan eating around the planetBe sure to check out Eddie’s second cookbook, The 30-Day Vegan Meal Plan for Beginners. Stay updated on Eddie’s upcoming work by finding him on Instagram or Facebook. Connect with Kathy Stevens:Facebook: Kathy Stevens, Catskill Animal SanctuaryTwitter: @CASanctuaryBooks: Where the Blind Horse SingsWebsite: CASanctuary.orgInstagram: @catskill_animal_sanctuaryYouTube: Catskill Animal Sanctuary

Tapas & Transformation: How Veganism Changed Chef Eddie Garza's Life

“My whole life I have always believed in the underdog.” In this heartwarming episode, Kathy welcomes Josh and Wendy Smith, the co-founders of Odd Man Inn Animal Refuge. They discuss:Odd Man Inn’s work to help special needs animals, including the larger-than-life Melvin, a three-legged potbelly pig who lost his ears in a dog attackA blossoming friendship between two pigs, Willy and Daisy, who share their lives via the fan-favorite Swamp Cam on Odd Man Inn’s Facebook pageThe life changing decision to relocate the sanctuary and its animals from their original Washington location to Tennessee, where overnight Wendy and Josh acquired not only 90 acres…but 150 additional pigs!How humane education and animal ambassadors transform casual animal lovers to vegan advocatesTo stay updated on Odd Man Inn, find them on Facebook and Instagram.Connect with Kathy Stevens:Facebook: Kathy Stevens, Catskill Animal SanctuaryTwitter: @CASanctuaryBooks: Where the Blind Horse SingsWebsite: CASanctuary.orgInstagram: @catskill_animal_sanctuaryYouTube: Catskill Animal Sanctuary

On The Road Again (and Again!): Animal Rescue and Swamp Pigs with Sanctuary Founders Wendy & Josh Smith

In this moving episode, Kathy speaks with investigative journalist and author Rich Hardy about his undercover work exposing grievous animal mistreatment in slaughterhouses and other animal businesses, and about his new venture, a “no-dig” vegetable farm. In this conversation, he and Kathy discuss:Rich’s childhood growing up in a vegetarian household, and his family’s transition to veganism when he was a teenagerThe two decades Rich spent as an investigative photojournalist, documenting cruelty and malpractice, starting with a chicken slaughterhouse in New Zealandthe harrowing story of working in a reindeer slaughterhouse in the Arctic Circle and almost getting caught undercover, a story featured in his book Not As Nature IntendedHow he protected his mental health by using the camera as “a shield” of separation during his assignmentsRich’s second act as founder of Lazy Meadow Farm, the veganic and no-dig farm he operates with his partner PrueConnect with Kathy Stevens:Facebook: Kathy Stevens, Catskill Animal SanctuaryTwitter: @CASanctuaryBooks: Where the Blind Horse SingsWebsite: CASanctuary.orgInstagram: @catskill_animal_sanctuaryYouTube: Catskill Animal Sanctuary

Undercover Advocate: How Rich Hardy Exposed Animal Cruelty Around The World

“Veganism is the ultimate rebellion.” In this rockin’ new episode, Kathy welcomes the acclaimed singer Alissa White-Gluz, lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Arch Enemy and passionate vegan activist. In this compelling conversation, Kathy and Alissa talk about:Misconceptions regarding the heavy metal community and the unlikely similarities between veganism and heavy metalAlissa’s passion for animal rights activism and how she incorporates the movement in her music, especially through her “growling” style of singingHow lyrics from Arch Enemy’s newest single “House of Mirrors” applies to the rebellion nature of being veganAlissa’s participation in the recent Fur Free Friday protest in Toronto and her involvement in the documentary Real Fur: Make Fur Farms HistoryHow Alissa feels about the state of animal rights and growing trends in veganism heading into 2022To follow Alissa’s work and stay updated on her new music, find her and Arch Enemy on Facebook and Instagram. You can also find exclusive music and videos from Alissa on her Patreon.Connect with Kathy Stevens:Facebook: Kathy Stevens, Catskill Animal SanctuaryTwitter: @CASanctuaryBooks: Where the Blind Horse SingsWebsite: CASanctuary.orgInstagram: @catskill_animal_sanctuaryYouTube: Catskill Animal Sanctuary

Heavy Metal Veganism: Rebellion and Activism with Arch Enemy’s Alissa White-Gluz

In the last episode of 2021, Kathy reflects on the past year and the hardships the sanctuary overcame. She also looks ahead to 2022 with hope as she recounts the progress made in vegan living and animal welfare.Connect with Kathy Stevens:Facebook: Kathy Stevens, Catskill Animal SanctuaryTwitter: @CASanctuaryBooks: Where the Blind Horse SingsWebsite: CASanctuary.orgInstagram: @catskill_animal_sanctuaryYouTube: Catskill Animal Sanctuary

Tough Love Note to Self: Reflections for the New Year

In this special, holiday-themed episode, Kathy recounts the incredible teamwork that saved the life of an old horse named Pliars.Connect with Kathy Stevens:Facebook: Kathy Stevens, Catskill Animal SanctuaryTwitter: @CASanctuaryBooks: Where the Blind Horse SingsWebsite: CASanctuary.orgInstagram: @catskill_animal_sanctuaryYouTube: Catskill Animal Sanctuary

Sanctuary Miracles: Team Rescues a Desperate, Old Horse...Twice!

While you may be familiar with her namesake and his groundbreaking artwork, have you ever heard of the world’s first PIG ARTIST? In this heart-opening episode, Kathy speaks to Joanne Lefson, founder of Farm Sanctuary South Africa, and collaborator with Pigcasso, the porcine Abstract Expressionist. Kathy and Joanne discuss:How Pigcasso came into Joanne’s life and shook things up when she enjoyed brushes more than toysJoanne’s lifelong love for animals and her journey to leading several rescue organizations, including Oscar’s Arc, inspired by the love of a shelter dogPigcasso’s recent portrait of Prince Harry that has taken the internet by stormThe process of creating art with an animal and what makes them as creative as humansJoanne’s goal of creating more vegans by showing them how intelligent and inspiring animals can beTo follow Pigcasso and Farm Sanctuary SA, find them on Instagram and Facebook.Connect with Kathy Stevens:Facebook: Kathy Stevens, Catskill Animal SanctuaryTwitter: @CASanctuaryBooks: Where the Blind Horse SingsWebsite: CASanctuary.orgInstagram: @catskill_animal_sanctuaryYouTube: Catskill Animal Sanctuary

Pigcasso: The Story of an Animal Prodigy with Joanne Lefson

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, 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 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 RussiaThe harrowing treatment of animals in late 1800s America, including those used as livestock, for entertainment, or for transportationThe lengths Henry Bergh took to seek justice on behalf of animals; including raids on turtle ships and rat-baiting ringsHenry Bergh and P.T. Barnum’s complicated relationship as two extremely influential leaders in New York CityHow Dr. Freeberg was inspired to write Bergh’s story and how his own perception of animals has changedConnect with Kathy Stevens:Facebook: Kathy Stevens, Catskill Animal SanctuaryTwitter: @CASanctuaryBooks: Where the Blind Horse SingsWebsite: CASanctuary.orgInstagram: @catskill_animal_sanctuaryYouTube: Catskill Animal Sanctuary

The Birth of the Animal Rights Movement: The Story of Henry Bergh with Dr. Ernest Freeberg

As 2022 quickly approaches, Matthew Glover wants you to start your year going plant-based. His organization, Veganuary, has influenced over half a million people in the UK to ditch animal products as part of their New Year’s Resolution. Today, he joins Kathy for a lively conversation about:His childhood spent in slaughterhouses, and how this led him to veganism as an adultVeganuary’s start as a humble organization launched by Matthew and his wife, Jane, at their dining room tableHow Veganuary differs from country to country, and Matthew's aim to spread the campaign in the U.S.The importance of investing in plant-based businesses through Veg CapitalVFC, Matthew’s newest foray into Vegan Fried Chicken and plant-based eatingTo stay up-to-date with Veganuary, follow them on Instagram and Facebook. Check out Vegan Fried Chicken at www.vfcfoods.com.

Veganuary is Almost Here! Looking Ahead with Co-Founder Matthew Glover

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!

Happy Thanksgiving!

“This isn’t a fad, this is the future of mankind.” Just in time for Thanksgiving, Kathy welcomes Tofurky founder Seth Tibbott to the podcast! In this timely episode, Kathy and Seth talk about:Seth’s h

Talking Turkey (and Thanksgiving) with Tofurky Founder Seth Tibbott

Each Wednesday, join Kathy Stevens, author, speaker, founder of Catskill Animal Sanctuary and passionate vegan, as she and her guests explore our relationship with farmed animals, and how that relationship is impacting all of us. Whether sharing stories from nearly 20 years of animal rescue work, interviewing leaders from animal rights, health and nutrition, and environmentalism, or chatting with everyday people working their hearts out for animals, Kathy and All Beings Considered will inform, entertain, and inspire!

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