“These animals want their lives as much as we want ours.” In this special episode, Kathy is interviewed by her assistant and podcast producer, Clare O’Brien (https://casanctuary.org/about/meet-team-2/), to talk about the dairy and egg industries, about a special rooster named Paulie, and about Catskill Animal Sanctuary’s month-long Petunia’s Pledge (https://mailchi.mp/casanctuary/g3kzyuw3d5?fbclid=IwAR0cHoL8TrbR4vHcR3Q0CI0f8dj0u30lRsJmtElXgFP0KqSgWxqIp1LYdaw) program to encourage followers to go vegan for the month of October. Kathy talks about:* Her own journey from vegetarian to vegan* “Humane washing” (https://www.peta.org/blog/do-not-be-fooled-by-humane-washing/?v2=1)within the dairy and egg industry * The lives of dairy cows and egg-laying hens* The month-long Petunia’s Pledge challenge to encourage vegetarians (and the veg-curious!) to go vegan for the month of October* A special chicken named Paulie (https://www.huffpost.com/entry/celebrate-chickens-this-s_b_5767948)For more information on joining Petunia’s Pledge, or attending the workshop event at CAS, please visit the link here (https://casanctuary.org/event/petunias-pledge-vegetarian-to-vegan-workshop/). 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)

“These animals want their lives as much as we want ours.” In this special episode, Kathy is interviewed by her assistant and podcast producer, Clare O’Brien, to talk about the dairy and egg industries

“If we could live happy and healthy lives without harming others…why wouldn’t we?” That is the mantra of this week’s guest, Pam Ahern (https://www.edgarsmission.org.au/who-we-are/). She is the founder and director of Edgar’s Mission Farm Sanctuary (https://www.edgarsmission.org.au/) in Australia, and in this episode, she and Kathy talk about:* Pam’s journey to establishing a sanctuary out of love for one pig, Edgar Alan Pig* The plight of farmed animals in Australia compared to those in the United States* The courageous life of Baarack (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWf_S_LhV34), a stray sheep who overcame the odds to live his life in peace at the sanctuary* Be Kind to Animals Week (https://bekindtoanimalsweek.org.au/), an annual campaign from Edgar’s Mission emphasizing the importance to show compassion for all beingsTo follow Edgar’s Mission online, check out their Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/edgarsmission/)account and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/edgarsmission) page.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)

“If we could live happy and healthy lives without harming others…why wouldn’t we?” That is the mantra of this week’s guest, Pam Ahern. She is the founder and director of Edgar’s Mission Farm Sanctuary

"How common is it that we buy tainted food?" That is one of many important questions Kathy asks

"How common is it that we buy tainted food?" That is one of many important questions Kathy asks

“When food costs the Earth, who pays the price?” That’s the question behind the new documentary Eating Our Way to Extinction (https://eating2extinction.com/), narrated by Academy Award winner Kate Winslet. The film’s directors, Otto and Ludo Brockway (http://www.ludobrockway.com/), join Kathy for an in-depth look at the urgent new film, being released in theaters (https://eating2extinction.com/the-movie/) around the country on September 16th! They discuss:* traveling to every corner of the globe to film the impact of climate change * their use of “real science” and the disturbing influence that the big meat and dairy lobbies have on climate reports issued by the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization* the tiny window of time we have to slow the rate of global warming* their optimism about our futureFor more information on the film's rainforest restoration campaign, go to www.eating2extinction.com/take-action/eating-our-way-forest-pledge/ (https://eating2extinction.com/take-action/eating-our-way-forest-pledge/) or visit www.ecosia.org (https://www.ecosia.org/). Check out the Eat for Tomorrow campaign here: www.meals.eatingfortomorrow.com (https://meals.eatingfortomorrow.com/) for tips on plant-based eating and meal planning.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)

“When food costs the Earth, who pays the price?” That’s the question behind the new documentary Eating Our Way to Extinction, narrated by Academy Award winner Kate Winslet. The film’s directors, Otto

Dr. Jane Goodall describes her work as “enchanting and powerful” while Psychology Today warned to “avoid” her books. In this episode, Kathy is joined by children’s author / illustrator and vegan activist Ruby Roth (https://www.instagram.com/ruby_roth/) to discuss:

* The controversy surrounding her books, including the widely discussed Vegan is Love (https://shop.drawordie.com/collection/veganislove)

* The importance of including children (https://shop.drawordie.com/wedonteatanimals) in the animal rights movement

* How to stand your ground as an activist

* Her book, Bad Day (https://shop.drawordie.com/collection/badday), that helps discuss mental health with children

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)

Dr. Jane Goodall describes her work as “enchanting and powerful” while Psychology Today warned to “avoid” her books. In this episode, Kathy is joined by children’s author / illustrator and vegan activ