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Fighting for the Underdog

Fighting for the Underdog

By Kristina Bergsten

This podcast explores the "tails" of compassion and bravery of animal activists all over the world. Subscribe today to be inspired by stories of hope and love, for humans and non-humans.
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Fighting for the Underdog: Ancillary K9 Dog Training

Fighting for the UnderdogJun 21, 2022

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ALF Answers: "Witnesses are Full of Surprises"
Apr 25, 202405:38
ALF Answers: "The Magic Words Your Doctor must Say for your ESA or SA"
Apr 18, 202406:24
ALF Answers: "'Animal Rights' is a Feminist Issue"
Apr 11, 202408:16
ALF Answers: "Call Your Insurance Company if Your Dog Bit an Elephant"
Apr 04, 202403:05
ALF Answers: "How State Licensure Works for Attorneys"

ALF Answers: "How State Licensure Works for Attorneys"

  • NEW episode of ALF Answers is out today! Listen in every Thursday to find out if ALF can help YOU! Kristina Bergsten, Esquire with The Animal Law Firm, discusses how state licensure works for attorneys.

  • Mar 28, 202404:10
    ALF Answers: Breeder Contract Disputes?
    Mar 21, 202409:26
    ALF Answers: "Pupnups? Puppy Prenuptials?"
    Mar 14, 202404:60
    Fighting for the Underdog: NoCo Cat Cafe
    Mar 12, 202441:19
    ALF Answers: Emotional Distress Damages & Veterinary Malpractice Cases?
    Mar 07, 202410:07
    ALF Answers: "Dog Fountain of Youth Pill?"
    Feb 29, 202409:29
    Fighting for the Underdog: Tennessee Cow Rescue
    Feb 27, 202455:13
    ALF Answers: "Emotional Support Chickens & HOAs Don't Mix"
    Feb 22, 202407:20
    ALF Answers: "What is Pet Life Insurance?"
    Feb 15, 202404:25
    ALF Answers: "It's Never Really About the Pet"
    Feb 08, 202406:13
    ALF Answers: "Is Pet Insurance Worth It?"
    Feb 01, 202404:25
    Fighting for the Underdog: Mission K9 Rescue
    Jan 30, 202437:38
    ALF Answers: "Large Corporations are Buying Vet Clinics"

    ALF Answers: "Large Corporations are Buying Vet Clinics"

    NEW episode of ALF Answers is out today! Listen in every Thursday to find out if ALF can help YOU! Kristina Bergsten, Esquire with The Animal Law Firm, discusses the recent phenomenon of large corporations (like Heinz Ketchup) buying up mom-and-pop veterinary clinics because of the huge profitability margins and low liability. Who owns YOUR pet's vet clinic?

    Jan 25, 202404:29
    ALF Answers: "Do Not Talk to Law Enforcement"

    ALF Answers: "Do Not Talk to Law Enforcement"

    • NEW episode of ALF Answers is out today! Listen in every Thursday to find out if ALF can help YOU! Kristina Bergsten, Esquire with The Animal Law Firm, gives some quick advice for how to handle law enforcement asking you questions about an animal-related criminal incident (i.e., dog bites - ALF does NOT defend animal cruelty cases).

    Jan 18, 202405:24
    Fighting for the Underdog: Vu Le & NonprofitAF

    Fighting for the Underdog: Vu Le & NonprofitAF

  • NEW episode of the Fighting for the Underdog podcast is out now! Hannah Grant, with the Animal Law Firm, interviews Vu Le, writer of the blog Nonprofit AF and the former Executive Director of RVC, a nonprofit in Seattle that promotes social justice by developing leaders of color, strengthening organizations led by communities of color, and fostering collaboration among diverse communities.

  • Jan 16, 202447:44
    ALF Answers - All About Microchips
    Jan 11, 202407:39
    Fighting for the Underdog: Harley's Hope Foundation
    Dec 26, 202345:32
    Kristina Bergsten on the Shaffer & Gaier Show
    Dec 23, 202328:35
    ALF Answers: "ALF now serving TN & NY?"

    ALF Answers: "ALF now serving TN & NY?"

  • 🚨EXCITING NEWS: ALF will be expanding to serve TN and NY in 2024!💙 We are SO excited to help even more people and pets across the country!🐾 Thank you for Fighting for the Underdog!⭐️


    #announcement #expansion #nowservingTN #animallawfirm #alf #fightingfortheunderdog #peopleandpets #support

  • Dec 21, 202301:45
    Fighting for the Underdog: Camden County Chickens & Therapy Hens
    Dec 12, 202301:01:38
    Fighting for the Underdog: Pet-Picasso Designs
    Dec 05, 202338:08
    Fighting for the Underdog: Leader Dogs for the Blind

    Fighting for the Underdog: Leader Dogs for the Blind

    • NEW episode of the Fighting for the Underdog podcast is out now! Hannah Grant, with the Animal Law Firm, interviews Alyssa Otis, Guide Dog Mobility Instructor and outreach specialist at Leader Dogs for the Blind. Leader Dogs for the Blind is a 100% philanthropically funded organization with the mission to empower people who are blind or visually impaired with lifelong skills for safe and independent daily travel.


      #fightingfortheunderdog #podcast #leaderdogsfortheblind #serviceanimals #guidedogs #empowerment #animallawfirm #alf 

    Nov 21, 202335:08
    Fighting for the Underdog: PorchLight
    Nov 14, 202354:41
    ALF Answers: "Defending Animal Shelter Whistleblowers?"
    Nov 09, 202305:48
    ALF Answers: "Suing Puppy Mills to Shut them Down?"

    ALF Answers: "Suing Puppy Mills to Shut them Down?"

    NEW episode of ALF Answers is out today! Listen in every Thursday to find out if ALF can help YOU! Kristina Bergsten, Esquire with The Animal Law Firm, discusses a unique strategy for shutting down puppy mills: suing them under nuisance laws! Check out the video or podcast for more information on how you can help!

    Nov 02, 202303:55
    ALF Answers : Happy Howl-o-ween! Representation for a Witch's Familiar
    Oct 31, 202302:07
    Fighting for the Underdog: Kyra Munz, Better Together Program

    Fighting for the Underdog: Kyra Munz, Better Together Program

    Hannah Grant, with the Animal Law Firm, interviews Kyra Munz, Better Together Program Manager at Foothills Animal Shelter in Golden, CO. Kyra is Colorado’s first animal shelter based social worker. Foothills Animal Shelter is an open admission facility serving Jefferson County in the state of Colorado and is a member of the Metro Denver Animal Welfare Alliance.

    #fightingfortheunderdog #podcast #foothillsanimalshelter #bettertogetherprogram #animalsheltersocialworker #animallawfirm #alf 

    Oct 31, 202348:12
    ALF Answers: "My Dog is Accused of being Dangerous?"

    ALF Answers: "My Dog is Accused of being Dangerous?"

  • NEW episode of ALF Answers is out today! Listen in every Thursday to find out if ALF can help YOU! Kristina Bergsten, Esquire with The Animal Law Firm, gives a quick overview that dives deep into what you need to do if law enforcement is charging your dog as being dangerous! TLDR: DON'T TALK TO LAW ENFORCEMENT; and, MAKE THEM GET A WARRANT!

    • #ALFANSWERS #yourquestions #dogmom #dogdad #petsarefamily #animallawfirm #animallaw #alf #fightingfortheunderdog 

    Oct 26, 202309:05
    Fighting for the Underdog: NOCO Humane

    Fighting for the Underdog: NOCO Humane

    NEW episode of the Fighting for the Underdog podcast is out now! Hannah Grant, with the Animal Law Firm, interviews Scott Wendelberger, Marketing & Community Outreach Manager at the recently rebranded NoCo Humane. NOCO Humane is an independent nonprofit working to further the compassionate, safe, and responsible relationship between animals and people.
    Oct 24, 202352:36
    ALF Answers: "Can I Sue my Vet?"

    ALF Answers: "Can I Sue my Vet?"

  • NEW episode of ALF Answers is out today! Listen in every Thursday to find out if ALF can help YOU! Kristina Bergsten, Esquire with The Animal Law Firm, discusses whether or not you can sue your veterinarian for malpractice where your pet is injured or killed (the answer is yes, you can!). Kristina does a brief overview of what is necessary to get started to bring a lawsuit against a vet and offers resources to help you do so. 

    • For more information (and support!) on having a veterinarian review your case for malpractice, visit: www.joeyslegacy.org

      #ALFANSWERS #yourquestions #animallawfirm #animallaw #alf #fightingfortheunderdog 

    Oct 19, 202305:22
    ALF Answers: "Wally the Alligator and the Alligator Law Firm?"

    ALF Answers: "Wally the Alligator and the Alligator Law Firm?"

    Listen in every Thursday to find out if ALF can help YOU! Kristina Bergsten, Esquire with the Animal Law Firm, discusses Wally the Alligator’s denied entry into the Phillies baseball game on Wednesday, September 27th. 

    Oct 05, 202307:54
    ALF Answers: "ESA Paperwork?"

    ALF Answers: "ESA Paperwork?"

    Listen in every Thursday to find out if ALF can help YOU! Kristina Bergsten, Esquire with The Animal Law firm does a deep-dive into exactly what paperwork your landlord IS and IS NOT legally allowed to ask you for when you have an ESA.

    Oct 05, 202306:12
    Fighting for the Underdog: ASPCA
    Oct 03, 202348:57
    ALF Answers: "Want to Prove a Lawyer Wrong?"

    ALF Answers: "Want to Prove a Lawyer Wrong?"

    Listen in every Thursday to find out if ALF can help YOU! Kristina Bergsten, Esquire with The Animal Law Firm challenges you to help her prove opposing counsel wrong by commenting how much you love your furry family members! An attorney in an opposing case claims that people don't think of their pets as family! Help us prove him wrong!
    Sep 28, 202302:25
    ALF Answers: Introducing Maggie & Sophie!

    ALF Answers: Introducing Maggie & Sophie!

    Listen in every Thursday to find out if ALF can help YOU! Kristina Bergsten, Esquire with The Animal Law Firm gives a rare behind-the-scenes look to meet Maggie and Sophie, the overpaid and underworked backbone of The Animal Law Firm!

    Sep 21, 202302:50
    Fighting for the Underdog: Loop Abroad
    Sep 19, 202334:05
    ALF Answers: "What to do when the Judge gets it Wrong?"

    ALF Answers: "What to do when the Judge gets it Wrong?"

  • Listen in every Thursday to find out if ALF can help YOU! This episode covers the topic, "What to do when the Judge gets it Wrong?". Kristtina discusses how to find the right attorney for your animal situation. Find it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Anchor, or by following this link: https://anchor.fm/fightingfortheunderdog

  • Sep 07, 202307:27
    Fighting for the Underdog: Cat Care Society

    Fighting for the Underdog: Cat Care Society

    Hannah Grant, with the Animal Law Firm, interviews Amanda Huggett, Director of Communications & Engagement at Cat Care Society, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in Denver, Colorado. The shelter provides care for about 100 cats at a time until loving homes can be found for each. Veterinary care, premium diet, and human interaction are lovingly provided by dedicated staff and volunteers.

    Sep 05, 202337:57
    ALF Answers: "Groomers and Industrial Hair Dryers that Cook Dogs Alive?"

    ALF Answers: "Groomers and Industrial Hair Dryers that Cook Dogs Alive?"

  • Listen in every Thursday to find out if ALF can help YOU! This episode covers the topic, "Groomers and Industrial Hair Dryers that Cook Dogs Alive?". Find it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Anchor, or by following this link: https://anchor.fm/fightingfortheunderdog

  • Aug 31, 202305:08
    Fighting for the Underdog: Pets4People

    Fighting for the Underdog: Pets4People

    Hannah Grant, with the Animal Law Firm, interviews Theresa Garcia with Pets 4 People, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Colorado. Their mission is to provide a comprehensive youth development, leadership, and mentoring program focusing efforts to successfully connect and engage youth with a hands-on certificate awarded participation program that will assist to launch them in pursuing secondary education and/or employment in the animal industry.

    Aug 29, 202350:44
    ALF Answers: "Don’t Stick Your Fingers Up a Dog’s Butt!"

    ALF Answers: "Don’t Stick Your Fingers Up a Dog’s Butt!"

    NEW episode of ALF Answers is out today! Listen in every Thursday to find out if ALF can help YOU! This episode answers the question, "What to do in a dog fight?". Should you really follow the old myth to “Stick Your Finger Up a Dog's Butt to Break Up a Fight”?
    Aug 24, 202310:23
    ALF Answers: How to Protect Yourself if Sued for Pet Custody

    ALF Answers: How to Protect Yourself if Sued for Pet Custody

    NEW episode of ALF Answers is out today! Listen in every Thursday to find out if ALF can help YOU! This episode answers the question, "How can I protect myself if sued for pet custody?".

    Aug 17, 202307:56
    Fighting for the Underdog: Global Alliance for Rabies Control

    Fighting for the Underdog: Global Alliance for Rabies Control

    Hannah Grant, with the Animal Law Firm, interviews Dr. Terence Scott, Director of Programmes at the Global Alliance for Rabies Control. GARC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with the mission to prevent human deaths from dog-mediated rabies and relieve the burden of rabies in other animal populations. They aim to eliminate human deaths from dog rabies by 2030.

    Aug 15, 202352:40
    Fighting for the Underdog: Wolf Sanctuary of PA

    Fighting for the Underdog: Wolf Sanctuary of PA

    Hannah Grant, with the Animal Law Firm, interviews Michelle Mansini, the Education Coordinator at the Wolf Sanctuary of PA! The Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing the best habitat and care for their wolves.

    Aug 08, 202352:08
    ALF Answers: "Why is Pet Law Important?"

    ALF Answers: "Why is Pet Law Important?"

    NEW episode of ALF Answers is out today! Listen in every Thursday to find out if ALF can help YOU! This episode answers the question, "Why is Pet Law so Important for Changing the Law?"

    Aug 03, 202313:39
    Fighting for the Underdog: Hannah Grant

    Fighting for the Underdog: Hannah Grant

    Attorney & Founder, Kristina Bergsten, interviews Hannah Grant, our Social Media Manager here at the Animal Law Firm! Hannah is a graduate student at Colorado State University studying Zoo, Aquarium, and Animal Shelter Management. She is currently interning at Hawaiian Humane Society, working with their Community Engagement Team to create an educational birthday party program for the public.

    #fightingfortheunderdog #podcast #alf #animallawfirm

    Aug 01, 202330:36