Two men adopt a “mini pig”--who eventually grows to over 600 pounds! Today, Steve Jenkins, co-founder of Happily Ever Esther Farm Sanctuary (https://www.happilyeveresther.ca/), tells Kathy about his journey to becoming an “unexpected advocate” for animals and human dad to Esther the Wonder Pig (https://www.instagram.com/estherthewonderpig/).

In this episode, Kathy and Steve chat about:

* How Steve and his partner, Derek, became porcine parents to a commercial sized pig

* Their decision to become vegan after meeting Esther

* Esther’s online presence (https://www.facebook.com/estherthewonderpig/) and the impact she’s made outside of the vegan community

* What makes any animal a “wonder”

* The power of animal sanctuaries to open hearts and change behavior

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/)

* 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)