In this fascinating conversation, Kathy is joined by animal law powerhouse and social justice activist Akisha Townsend Eaton. Akisha is the Chief of Policy at CARE - a BIPOC led animal welfare organization. In this episode, she and Kathy discuss:

• Akisha’s journey to animal activism and the “escape” it allowed her during her childhood as the only black kid in her neighborhood
• Her work with some of the most influential animal rights organizations - including the Animal Legal Defense Fund, the Humane Society of the United States, and Best Friends Animal Society
• The challenges that people of color and their companion animals face as a result of natural disasters, and how Akisha and CARE are helping communities in Kentucky recover from a devastating tornado in late 2021
• Akisha’s belief that being a good animal advocate requires both being aware of and working for other social justice issues
• Akisha’s work with several faith-based animal rights groups and her belief that that people of faith must encourage the church to embrace the principles of social justice and animal rights

To support Akisha and her important work, check out the following organizations on social media:

• CARE - Facebook and Instagram
• CreatureKind - Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

Connect with Kathy Stevens:

• Facebook: Kathy Stevens, Catskill Animal Sanctuary
• Twitter: @CASanctuary
• Books: Where the Blind Horse Sings
• Website: CASanctuary.org
• Instagram: @catskill_animal_sanctuary
• YouTube: Catskill Animal Sanctuary