Today on The Animal That Changed You, we’re joined by Kathy Stevens – farm girl, writer, teacher, and the founder of Catskill Animal Sanctuary. The Catskill Animal Sanctuary is 150-acre refuge for farm animals rescued from cruelty, neglect, and abandonment. Kathy joins us today to share a behind-the-scenes look at her 20+ years of running the sanctuary, and share stories of incredible rescues. From her most recent rescue, taking in 40 sheep at once, to why Kathy decided to start an animal sanctuary specifically for farm animals, this episode is an inspiration for anyone who loves animals. Kathy shares stories of how animals end up at Catskill Animal Sanctuary, what animal hoarding looks like, and the importance of saying no and protecting your energy. She also shares what activities take up the most of her time these days, and how she introduces farm animals to one another in order to help them coexist peacefully. If you’ve ever been curious about what animal rescue looks like for barn animals, this episode is for you. Tune in to hear from one of the industry’s most prolific figures and how the Catskill Animal Sanctuary is saving the lives of barn animals.Join The Animal That Changed You community on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook -- we're waiting to welcome you! Feel free to check out the website while you're at it.Please leave a rating or review of the show. Your support matters so much!Woof, meow, oink, moo, cheep (of course, you know that means thanks for listening.