In this kickoff episode, Kathy tells the story of growing up on a thoroughbred horse farm, discusses how her childhood informed her decision to open a non-profit rescue for farmed animals, and shares how the Catskill Animal Sanctuary informs the podcast. Welcome to the show!

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)