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In this conversation, I speak with Amy Bassett, co-founder of the nonprofit Judith A. Bassett Canid Education and Conservation Center (JABCECC) located in Santa Ysabel, California.  Amy and her husband Dave founded JABCECC in honor of Dave's mom, Judith A. Bassett. She was an active community member life-long advocate for canids.

Along with Judith's legacy, we discuss the rescue of foxes from the cruelty of the fur farming industry and the Healing Programs that take place at the Center. 
This episode can be viewed with captions on YouTube https://youtu.be/M0leyXbY7EU?list=PL7p248H5KmY3A-z1nmgpPVHjo334goTmU

You can learn more about this amazing organization here:
https://www.jabcecc.org
https://meetafox.org/
https://www.facebook.com/JABCECC
https://www.instagram.com/jabcecc/

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In this conversation, I speak with Lori Biewen, founder of Libby Lou's Safe Haven, a nonprofit focused on rescuing cows and other animals from the meat and dairy industries. Lori shares her personal journey, explaining how Libby Lou, a miniature Hereford heifer, helped her through her depression, leading to the creation of the sanctuary. 

She discusses the harsh realities of the dairy and beef industries, highlighting the need for rescuing cows. Lori also discusses the challenges and financial strains of running an animal sanctuary in Southern California. The conversation offers insights into the human-animal bond, the significance of creating sanctuaries, and raises awareness about the plight of farm animals.
This episode can be viewed with captions on YouTube https://youtu.be/6o7LytKLBiQ?list=PL7p248H5KmY3A-z1nmgpPVHjo334goTmU

You can check out Lori and all her animals on our YouTube Animal Bond Academy channel here! https://youtu.be/zuS3E2o4jkI
Learn more about Libby Lou's Safe Haven:
https://libbyloussafehaven.com/
https://www.facebook.com/veganforcows
https://www.instagram.com/libbylousafehaven/

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In this conversation, I speak with Eileen Persia founder of the nonprofit The Troll House Animal Sanctuary located in New Jersey. Eileen shares her journey of starting the Sanctuary amid the COVID-19 pandemic and her own cancer diagnosis. This is a story of resiliency through difficult times, the therapeutic role animals have played in her cancer recovery and the establishment of Troll House as refuge for abused and neglected animals. 

We focus on the transformative power of caring for others, both human and animal, and discuss the importance of mental health awareness and support in the face of adversity.
This episode can be viewed with captions on YouTube https://youtu.be/OjRwPEZSYvo?list=PL7p248H5KmY3A-z1nmgpPVHjo334goTmU

You can learn more about this amazing organization here:
https://tthas.org/
https://www.facebook.com/TROLLHOUSEANIMALSANCTUARY
https://www.instagram.com/thetrollhousesanctuary/

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In this conversation, I speak with Michael Overlie founder of the group Dogs and Men. Michael and I discuss the intersection of community building, emotional literacy, and the human animal bond.  Michael details his efforts in creating an online community for men and they how they connect over their shared experiences with dogs, providing them with a platform to address their emotional needs and improve their overall wellbeing.
This episode can be viewed with captions on YouTube  https://youtu.be/d6uF7vvA7pg?list=PL7p248H5KmY3A-z1nmgpPVHjo334goTmU

https://dogsandmen.com
https://www.linkedin.com/company/dogs-and-men-llc/

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In this conversation, The Resilient Animal speaks with Susan Nowicke, founder of the nonprofit reptile animal sanctuary Ecovivarium. Susan shares her journey on how she started working with animals and the nonprofit’s unique operations. She sheds light on the adoption process to ensure that the animals are getting a lifetime family and also the challenging aspect of running a sanctuary that works with animals that have arrived in extremely poor health.
This episode can viewed with captions on YouTube https://youtu.be/S7Ulcv6RmEM?list=PL7p248H5KmY3A-z1nmgpPVHjo334goTmU

Web: ecovivarium.org/
Phone: (760) 975-9690
Email:  [email protected]

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People build and work in animal sanctuaries for different reasons and evidence shows that helping other living things may benefit our own mental health and wellbeing. The Resilient Animal podcast creates a forum for animal rescuers to talk about challenges and joys and the reason WHY they chose to rescue. I speak to people who work in small animal, wildlife, and domestic animal sanctuaries.

I’m Annie Petersen, Doctor of Education with a Masters in Mental Health Recovery and Trauma-Informed Care and this podcast explores what makes us all Resilient Animals.