In this episode, we’re joined by two incredible activists: Zoe Rosenberg, investigator and rescuer with Direct Action Everywhere, and Rose Patterson, co-director of Animal Rising. Both are facing criminal charges for openly rescuing animals from extreme suffering and they share their stories in full.

Zoe explains how she took part in a major investigation into Purdue’s Petaluma Poultry in California, uncovered routine cruelty, and rescued four severely abused chickens from the slaughterhouse floor. For saving those birds, she’s now been convicted on felony and misdemeanor charges and faces up to 4.5 years in jail at her upcoming sentencing.

Rose shares the inside story of the two open rescues at MBR Acres, the UK’s notorious beagle breeding facility for animal testing. She describes entering the sheds, the smell, the conditions, and carrying puppies to safety, before being caught by police. She now faces burglary charges and up to 10 years in prison, with trials running throughout 2025 and early 2026.

To support Zoe, Rose, and ongoing rescue trials: go to animalrising.org and directactioneverywhere.com

Thanks for listening!!

Much love,

Farah Amber

Time stamps:

00:00 — Introduction

01:38 — Zoe’s Introduction

02:16 — Rose’s Introduction

03:07 — Zoe’s Rescue at Petaluma Poultry

05:26 — Rose’s Rescue at MBR Acres

09:22 — What They Hope These Trials Will Change

14:54 — Why They Rescued These Animals

21:57 — How It Feels to Be Prosecuted for Saving Lives

25:33 — Conclusion

Watch the podcast on Youtube here.

Connect with me: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/farahamberr

Connect with Rose & Zoe:

https://www.instagram.com/rose__patterson/

https://www.instagram.com/zoe_rooster/

https://www.instagram.com/directactioneverywhere/

https://www.instagram.com/animal.rising

More links: ⁠⁠⁠https://hoo.be/farahamber

Contact me: farahamberh@gmail.com

In this episode, we’re joined by Rose Patterson and Ben Newman, co-director of Animal Rising, the UK group behind some of the most high-profile animal rights actions of the last few years.

Rose and Ben share the full story of their open rescues at MBR Acres, the UK’s only beagle breeding facility for animal testing, including how they infiltrated the site, broke in under 24/7 security, and carried beagle puppies to freedom.

For saving those dogs, they’re now facing burglary charges and potential prison sentences of up to 10 years, with trials beginning at the end of 2025.

We also talk about:

• Why beagles are used in toxicology tests and what actually happens to them
• The emotional reality of going inside farms
• Animal Rising’s strategy to end factory farming in the UK
• Their massive nationwide investigation
• How they’re blocking new factory farms through legal challenges and local campaigns

To support Animal Rising & the beagle rescue trials: go to animalrising.org

Thanks for listening!!

Much love,

Farah Amber

Time stamps:

00:00 — Introduction

01:33 — Introduction by Rose & Ben

02:07 — Ben’s Vegan Journey

03:20 — Rose’s Vegan Journey

04:30 — Beagle Rescue at MBR Acres

15:30 — Arrests & Charges for the Rescue

17:20 — Animal Rising’s Project to End Factory Farming

20:06 — CAFF System & Blocking Factory Farms

22:20 — How to Support Animal Rising

25:10 — Conclusion

Watch the podcast on Youtube here.

Connect with me: https://www.instagram.com/farahamberr

Connect with Rose & Ben at Animal Rising:

https://www.instagram.com/animal.rising

https://www.instagram.com/rose__patterson/

https://www.instagram.com/bennewman90

www.animalrising.org

More links: ⁠⁠⁠https://hoo.be/farahamber

Contact me: farahamberh@gmail.com

In this episode, we’re joined by Thom Norman, co-founder of Farm Kind (@farmkindgiving), a new nonprofit helping people donate more effectively to end factory farming.

We talk about the massive funding gap in farmed animal advocacy, what makes a charity “super effective,” and how Farm Kind is empowering donors to help the most animals possible. We also explore the real-world impact made by the charities they recommend.

This is an inspiring and practical conversation for anyone who wants their giving to have the biggest possible impact for animals.

Learn more at farmkind.giving

Thanks for listening!!

Much love,

Farah Amber

Time stamps:

00:00 — Introduction

02:07 — Introduction by Thom

02:34 — How Farm Kind got started

03:16 — AIM incubator & the funding gap in farmed animal advocacy

05:15 — Why it matters to support super effective charities

07:40 — The six super effective charities Farm Kind recommends

10:22 — How the Impact Fund works & how Farm Kind maximizes donations

11:55 — Real impact: what these charities have achieved for animals

14:55 — Animal agriculture & factory farming’s climate impact

18:54 — Conclusion & final thoughts

Watch the podcast on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/heB9IYfu5G0

Connect with me: ⁠⁠

https://www.instagram.com/farahamberr

Connect with Farm Kind:

https://www.instagram.com/farmkindgiving

www.farmkind.giving

More links:

⁠⁠⁠https://hoo.be/farahamber

Contact me:

farah@farahamber.com