Fighting for the Underdog

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!

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.

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.

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?".

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.

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.

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?"

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.

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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 to avoid buying from puppy mills?", and addresses Amish puppy mills specifically. #ALFANSWERS #yourquestions #animallawfirm #animallaw #alf #fightingfortheunderdog

NEW SEASON of Fighting for the Underdog starts today! Check out the first episode of season 5 to hear Hannah Grant, with the Animal Law Firm, interview Josh Paulson, the owner and CEO of Quality Cage Crafters. Quality Cage Crafters is a USA based company out of Austin Texas that specializes in building small animal cages, wheels, and accessories! Their mission is to help small animals & their owners live more fulfilling and enriched lives.

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 get triple damages?", and covers the Consumer Protection Act.

ALF ANSWERS SPECIAL: Kristina Bergsten is hosting a 3-part series on ESA and Service Animals in order to answer all of the questions surrounding this topic. The third and final installment is OUT NOW! Part three answers the question, “why is no one suing ESA/Service Animal registration websites?”.

NEW episode of the Fighting for the Underdog Podcast is out NOW! Hannah Grant interviews our very own Attorney & Founder here at the Animal Law Firm, Kristina Bergsten! Kristina is a 2018 COBALT Class graduate, a Board Member of Colorado Voters for Animals and the Denver Indian Family Welfare Center, an active member of the Colorado and Denver Bar Associations, a member of the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, and a nationally and internationally recognized animal advocate. Join us for our segment of “Who are we at ALF?”. 

ALF ANSWERS SPECIAL: Kristina Bergsten is hosting a 3-part series on ESA and Service Animals in order to answer all of the questions surrounding this topic. The second installment is OUT NOW! Part two discusses how to make your animal an ESA or Service Animal.

ALF ANSWERS SPECIAL: Kristina Bergsten is hosting a 3-part series on ESA and Service Animals in order to answer all of the questions surrounding this topic. The first installment is OUT NOW! Part one discusses how to navigate ESA and Service Animal registration websites.

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 is the TikTok Pet Custody Phenomenon?".

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 about horses?". Listen in to find out how ALF represents other furry family members including horses, goats, llamas, sheep, pigs, and more!

Listen in every Thursday to find out if ALF can help YOU! This episode answers the question, "What is Pet Custody?"

Hannah Grant, with the Animal Law Firm, interviews Chris Carraway, Professor in the Animal Law Program at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. Before joining the Animal Activist Legal Defense Project, Chris Carraway was a lead attorney for the Colorado State Public Defender. There, Chris handled everything from low-level misdemeanors to first-degree murder; participated in over sixty jury trials; and litigated cases in the Colorado Court of Appeals and Colorado Supreme Court.

Hannah Grant, with the Animal Law Firm, interviews Cerridwyn Nordstrom, one of our Associate Attorneys here at the Animal Law Firm on our segment of “Who are we at ALF?”. Cerridwyn is a legally blind attorney licensed in Colorado. She was born and raised in southern Colorado and attended the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. As a lifelong animal enthusiast and guide dog user, she is particularly passionate about the rights of service dogs and their handlers.

Hannah Grant, with the Animal Law Firm, interviews Tajinder Uppal, the President of UC Berkeley’s Animal Legal Defense Fund. Taj is involved in multiple animal welfare groups including Direct Action Everywhere, the Sierra, Legal Impact for Chickens, as well as being involved in a variety of current animal welfare cases.

Hannah Grant, with the Animal Law Firm, interviews Jessica Beaulieu, Program Manager of the Animal Law Program at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. The DU Animal Law Program is the only animal law program in the Rocky Mountain Region of the United States. They provide educational and hands-on opportunities to engage with the legal and moral issues surrounding the use of animals for food, entertainment, experimentation, and fashion.

Listen in every Thursday to find out if ALF can help YOU! This episode answers the question, "What should I look for in an animal attorney?"

In this segment of "Who Are We At ALF?", Hannah Grant interviews Josh Hartsfield, our Head Law Clerk here at the Animal Law Firm! Josh is a law student at the University of Denver and has worked at the firm since his first year of law school. His work and research areas include factory farming reform and criminal defense for activists arrested in the course of civil disobedience.

In this special "Season 0" of Fighting for the Underdog, Attorney and ALF Founder, Kristina Bergsten, will be answering common questions asked by potential clients. Listen in every Thursday to find out if ALF can help YOU! This episode answers the question, "Can I sue a breeder for blocking my pets vet records and giving incorrect information that led to the puppy’s death?".

Hannah Grant, with the Animal Law Firm, interviews Rachel Griggs, our paralegal here at the Animal Law Firm! Rachel is planning to start law school in the Fall of 2023. Once she graduates, she wants to use her law degree to improve the rights and welfare of humans and animals, especially those in need. Rachel is the first guest on our segment “Who are WE at ALF”, so check it out!

In this special "Season 0" of Fighting for the Underdog, Attorney and ALF Founder, Kristina Bergsten, will be answering common questions asked by potential clients. Listen in every Thursday to find out if ALF can help YOU! This episode answers the question, "How much is a service dog worth?"

A NEW SEASON of the Fighting for the Underdog Podcast starts TODAY! In season 4, you will learn “Who are WE at ALF”?! In this season, we will interview ALF staff, clients, and guest speakers willing to share their stories with you! Our first episode features Cara Achterberg, President and Cofounder of Who Will Let the Dogs Out. Who Will Let the Dogs Out is a nonprofit organization that works to raise awareness and resources for shelter dogs and the people who fight to save them.

• In this special "Season 0" of Fighting for the Underdog, Attorney and ALF Founder, Kristina Bergsten, will be answering common questions asked by potential clients. Listen in every Thursday to find out if ALF can help YOU! This episode answers the question, "How do I get my dog back from the shelter?".

In this special "Season 0" of Fighting for the Underdog, Attorney and ALF Founder, Kristina Bergsten, will be answering common questions asked by potential clients. Listen in every Thursday to find out if ALF can help YOU! This episode answers the question, "Can I get into trouble for feeding stray cats?".

In this special "Season 0" of Fighting for the Underdog, Attorney and ALF Founder, Kristina Bergsten, will be answering common questions asked by potential clients. Listen in every Thursday to find out if ALF can help YOU! This episode answers the question, "How do I retrieve a stolen dog?".

In this special "Season 0" of Fighting for the Underdog, Attorney and ALF Founder, Kristina Bergsten, will be answering common questions asked by potential clients. Listen in every Thursday to find out if ALF can help YOU! This episode answers the question, "How do I deal with Veterinary Malpractice?"

In this special "Season 0" of Fighting for the Underdog, Attorney and ALF Founder, Kristina Bergsten, will be answering common questions asked by potential clients. Listen in every Thursday to find out if ALF can help YOU! This episode answers the question, "Can I Sue My Breeder?"

In this special "Season 0" of Fighting for the Underdog, Attorney and ALF Founder, Kristina Bergsten, will be answering common questions asked by potential clients. Listen in every Thursday to find out if ALF can help YOU! This episode answers the question, "How do I Sue a Large Pet Corporation?"

In this special "Season 0" of Fighting for the Underdog, Attorney and ALF Founder, Kristina Bergsten, will be answering common questions asked by potential clients. Listen in every Thursday to find out if ALF can help YOU! This episode answers the question, "What is the difference between Criminal and Civil Cases?"

Hannah Grant, with the Animal Law Firm, interviews Sophia Martianou about her case and petition to “Keep Kano Home”. On September 16th, 2022 the Gloucester Township Civil Court of New Jersey ruled that Olde English Bulldogge, Kano, be returned to a household where he was abandoned, neglected, and abused. Sophia will discuss this case, current laws that deem pets as property, and how you can help protect Kano, as well as other pets in this situation.

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In this special "Season 0" of Fighting for the Underdog, Attorney and ALF Founder, Kristina Bergsten, will be answering common questions asked by potential clients. Listen in every Thursday to find out if ALF can help YOU! This episode answers the question, "Who is responsible in a dog bite defense case?"

Hannah Grant, with the Animal Law Firm, interviews Collin Monda, director, filmmaker, photographer, and musician, to talk about his film, The Trouble with Wolves, available on iTunes, prime video, youtube, and more. This documentary is a unique take on the reintroduction of wolves into Yellowstone National Park. Through interviews with professionals in the animal welfare field, as well as local perspectives, this film seeks to answer the question, “Do wolves deserve a place in this landscape?”.

In this special "Season 0" of Fighting for the Underdog, Attorney and ALF Founder, Kristina Bergsten, will be answering common questions asked by potential clients. Listen in every Thursday to find out if ALF can help YOU! This episode answers the question, "what ESA documentation do you need to provide for landlords?"

Hannah Grant, with the Animal Law Firm, interviews Jessica Miller, Education and Outreach Coordinator with the Rocky Mountain Raptor Program, located in Fort Collins, CO!  Their mission is to inspire the protection and appreciation of raptors and the spaces where they live through excellence in rehabilitation, education, and research. RMRP is a community-based team of raptor rehabilitation experts, Colorado State University veterinarians, and highly-trained volunteers provide compassionate care and rehabilitation to every wounded raptor in need. Their research helps protect raptors in the wild, and they play a vital role in conservation education, providing hands-on learning about raptor species and the environment.

Hannah Grant, with the Animal Law Firm, interviews Animal Control Officers, Sara Spensieri and Brandy Perkins, with Boulder County Sheriff's Office. They are here to discuss emergency preparedness for animals and why it is so essential to efficiency, and ultimately safety in emergency response. This has been especially prominent in Boulder, CO throughout the last decade and beyond as they have had to deal with forest fires, floods, and other natural disasters on top of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hannah Grant, with the Animal Law Firm, interviews Jo Anna Dressler Kloster, an author, dog-lover, and advocate against puppy mills! Her book, “Lily Unleashed” is based on 10 years of research behind puppy mills and is endorsed by the Humane Society of the United States, as well as internationally-recognized animal behaviorist, Dr. Franklin MacMillan. Jo Anna is also a Humane Policy Volunteer Leader with the Humane Society of the United States and a lobbyist for animal welfare issues.