“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” This beautiful quote by Mahatma Gandhi is the framework for this episode. We have come a long way in the protection of animals, as some of them do enjoy relative safety in the wild, as well as at home as domestic pets. Unfortunately, when it comes to animal welfare in commercially raised animals for consumption, such as chickens, pigs, lambs, and of course cows, there is little to no governmental protection. Many neglected farm animals are destined for slaughter, unwanted, sick or born with birth defects. To make a difference, a woman in California decided to change her career and provide a safe haven for exactly those animals.
Listen to this Podcast Episode on Inspiring Love and Cultivating Appreciation for Animals
“Goatlandia Animal Rescue: Love for Animals, Love for Self”
Host Helge Hellberg in an organic conversation with Deborah Blum, Founder of Goatlandia, Santa Rosa, CA
Originally posted 2018-03-19 09:34:28.
