Herd Around the Barn

Content Note: While Kathy's conversation with Dr. Smith-Blackmore is incredibly important, the graphic nature of certain descriptions regarding animal cruelty and hoarding may be upsetting to listeners.

Today, Kathy chats with internationally renowned forensic veterinarian and animal hoarding expert Dr. Martha Smith-Blackmore (https://www.vetinvestigator.com/martha-smith-blackmore). In their conversation, Kathy and Dr. Smith-Blackmore discuss:

* the definition of animal hoarding, the different hoarder classifications, and which ones are most/least susceptible to intervention

* the link between animal hoarding and forms of human exploitation

* their own experiences rescuing animals from hoarding cases

* how to report an animal hoarding case to the authorities

* The Animal Doe Project (https://www.vetinvestigator.com/animaldoeproject), Dr. Smith-Blackmore’s effort to provide veterinary forensic services for cases involving unknown animals

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)

Content Note: While Kathy's conversation with Dr. Smith-Blackmore is incredibly important, the graphic nature of certain descriptions regarding animal cruelty and hoarding may be upsetting to listener

Note: While our guest’s audio is perfect, Kathy's is a bit muted in portions of the recording. We apologize, but don’t believe this will impact your enjoyment of this important conversation.

Meet powerhouse Brenda Sanders, a Baltimore food justice activist, bringing veganism to her community and beyond. Kathy and Brenda discuss:

* how childhood hunger and the predictable illnesses that plague people living in marginalized communities were catalysts for her work

* the creation of multiple groundbreaking programs and non-profits—a vegan deli and food distributor, an Afro-Vegan Society (https://www.afrovegansociety.org/), the Vegan Soulfest (https://www.vegansoulfest.com/), and more!--to meet the needs of her community

* how white vegans need to “get that it’s time for a diverse movement”

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)

Note: While our guest’s audio is perfect, Kathy's is a bit muted in portions of the recording. We apologize, but don’t believe this will impact your enjoyment of this important conversation. Meet pow

Join Kathy for an inspirational conversation with Craig Watts, former Perdue chicken farmer and "Whistleblower of the Year" who showed the world what's wrong with modern farming. He and Kathy discuss:

* How modern farmers are “serfs with mortgages,” trapped by debt and with no control over any aspect of their operation

* Chicken farming as one of the leading causes of suffering on the planet

* The “why” behind Craig’s decision to open his doors to filming, even though he knew Perdue would come after him

* Craig’s current work with two organizations whose aims are a “total reboot” of the farming industry

* The promise of a program called Transfarmation, and how Craig hopes to be a model to others seeking to leave animal farming

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)

Join Kathy for an inspirational conversation with Craig Watts, former Perdue chicken farmer and "Whistleblower of the Year" who showed the world what's wrong with modern farming. He and Kathy discuss:

In this episode, Kathy chats with longtime animal-rights activists Nicole Arciello and Patrick Battuello, founders of Horseracing Wrongs, who believe it's time to end horse racing. Join us to learn about:

* Kathy’s childhood on a thoroughbred farm, and how it informed her attitude toward horseracing

* the lives of racehorses from training to racing, to what happens when their racing careers are over

* why Patrick and Nicole believe that “reforming” the industry fails to address the worst of the abuses

* why they believe that horseracing is a dying industry, and how you can help bring about its end

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)

In this episode, Kathy chats with longtime animal-rights activists Nicole Arciello and Patrick Battuello, founders of Horseracing Wrongs, who believe it's time to end horse racing. Join us to learn ab

Today, Kathy chats with Catskill Animal Sanctuary's very own Chef Linda Soper-Kolton, Director of their plant-based cooking program, Compassionate Cuisine (https://casanctuary.org/compassionate-cuisine/):

* Kathy shares how her mom, a wonderful cook, gave her a deep and lasting appreciation of food and of dinner time.

* Linda, who had the opposite experience, discusses learning to cook from necessity.

* Linda addresses three frequent “objections” to trying veganism: 1. Where will I get my protein? 2. I don’t have enough time to cook like that, and 3. It’s summer: I don’t want to grill TOFU!

* They discuss the changing landscape of veganism.

* Linda talks about how Covid demanded an instant switch to virtual cooking, and invites listeners to her upcoming pasta class (https://casanctuary.org/event/homemade-summer-pasta-workshop-online-class/)!

* Linda shares the impact of the animals on her work.

Follow Linda on Instagram: @addlovestir (https://www.instagram.com/addlovestir/)

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)

Today, Kathy chats with Catskill Animal Sanctuary's very own Chef Linda Soper-Kolton, Director of their plant-based cooking program, Compassionate Cuisine: - Kathy shares how her mom, a wonderful cook