In this episode, Kathy shares current news stories from around the globe that focus on the COVID-19 pandemic and its often surprising impacts on animals.

Kathy discusses:

- Stories of humans stepping up to help needy animals

- How animals are helping us thrive through social isolation and disrupted routines

- Good news for animals used for entertainment

- The panic-buying of baby chicks

- The closure of slaughterhouses around the country due to workers getting sick

Key Takeaways:

- Shelter animals are benefiting from a dramatic rise in foster and adoptive homes

- Global wildlife trade is in the spotlight, with pressure coming from all directions to abolish the practice

- After an initial spike in sales due to panic buying, many meat and dairy producers are struggling to find buyers for their products

- Factory farms are a prime environment for the start of the next pandemic

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