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Duck Defenders: How John Di Leonardo is Creating a Humane Long Island
This week, Kathy is joined by John Di Leonardo (https://www.instagram.com/john_the_lion/?hl=en), the founder and president of Humane Long Island (https://www.humanelongisland.org/?fbclid=IwAR2xj6Iu7Z74IxFASacx95qWpBVsjJ7PIfbXO9Wm10whpEW0MLD2vL230Fk). 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 (https://www.humanelongisland.org/aie) 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 mall* John’s connection to water fowl (https://www.onegreenplanet.org/animalsandnature/why-you-should-never-buy-ducklings/) and birds who face dumping and abandonment on Long Island, and how HLI hopes to create a “transitional sanctuary” to help these animals in need* The recent PETA protest at a Manhattan Starbucks (https://thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/3483436-james-cromwell-superglues-his-hand-to-manhattan-starbucks-in-peta-protest-of-vegan-milk-upcharges/), where John joined Oscar-nominated actor James Cromwell to urge for plant-based milk upcharges to be eliminated* HLI’s teaming up with Horseracing Wrongs (https://horseracingwrongs.org/) to protest the Belmont Stakes (https://www.facebook.com/HumaneLI/photos/a.235230083295686/2278873202264687/) earlier this monthTo support Humane Long Island and stay updated on John’s work, you can find them on social media:* Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/HumaneLI)* Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/humaneli/?hl=en)Connect 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/)* Book:
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This week, Kathy is joined by John Di Leonardo (https://www.instagram.com/john_the_lion/?hl=en), the founder and president of Humane Long Island (https://www.humanelongisland.org/?fbclid=IwAR2xj6Iu7Z74IxFASacx95qWpBVsjJ7PIfbXO9Wm10whpEW0MLD2vL230Fk). 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 (https://www.humanelongisland.org/aie) 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 mall* John’s connection to water fowl (https://www.onegreenplanet.org/animalsandnature/why-you-should-never-buy-ducklings/) and birds who face dumping and abandonment on Long Island, and how HLI hopes to create a “transitional sanctuary” to help these animals in need* The recent PETA protest at a Manhattan Starbucks (https://thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/3483436-james-cromwell-superglues-his-hand-to-manhattan-starbucks-in-peta-protest-of-vegan-milk-upcharges/), where John joined Oscar-nominated actor James Cromwell to urge for plant-based milk upcharges to be eliminated* HLI’s teaming up with Horseracing Wrongs (https://horseracingwrongs.org/) to protest the Belmont Stakes (https://www.facebook.com/HumaneLI/photos/a.235230083295686/2278873202264687/) earlier this monthTo support Humane Long Island and stay updated on John’s work, you can find them on social media:* Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/HumaneLI)* Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/humaneli/?hl=en)Connect 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/)* Book: