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The show begins with guest Chris DeRose, Founder of Last Chance for Animals who offers his opinions on breaking the law in order to help animals. Chris and Lori discuss the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act and the recent sentencing of Kevin Johnson, who released 2000 minks from a farm and was charged under that law. DeRose believes illegal activity is a crucial form of animal advocacy, and in fact, is no stranger to prison.
Then, author and historian Kate Kelly joins Lori to tell us about the really neat story of the origins of the Audubon Society highlighting the heroic and visionary actions of Harriet Lawrence Hemenway. Kate’s website is America Comes Alive.
Next up is attorney Stefanie Wilson with Animal Legal Defense Fund who speaks with Peter about the Cricket Hollow Zoo, an understaffed facility that has received many violations for substandard care. ALDF used the federal Endangered Species Act to sue on behalf of tigers and lemurs there.
Lori and Peter then talk about our photography habits as we document every precious moment of our dogs and cats. Also, it’s Cesar Chavez Day and Eric Mills from Action for Animals explains Chavez’s compassionate beliefs about both animals and humans.
Chris DeRose
Stefanie Wilson
Listened to the interview with Chris DeRose (LCA) my long time friend and hero! Because of Chris and his compassion for all animals I founded my organization Death Row Dogs Rescue in 1984 rescuing dogs about to be euthanized in the city and county shelters in los Angeles. For the past 15 years we have also rescued cats, horses, pigs, rabbits and birds off of death row. Thanks to Chris deRose for his inspiration and
intelligence.
Stephanie LaMotta
Thanks for your reply and thanks for listening to the show. Yes, Chris is one of our country’s greatest animal heroes
~ This is wonderful ~ I had the honor of speaking with Chris for some time ~ I was walking home from Trader Joes on Sana Monica Blvd and there he was with his Van and all the cool signage and a video display playing on the side for people to watch and learn about the cruelty of animal use ~ I was very happy to have that opportunity and I recall it so vividly ~ ty Lori for having this interview ~ a hero for sure as are you and your hubby ~ blessings ~ mgf