Fighting for the Underdog

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 ra...

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?"

Hannah Grant, with the Animal Law Firm, interviews Mary Alverson, a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant and founder of The Real Pit Bull, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation dedicated to the education and advocacy of the American Pit Bull (Staffordshire) Terrier, as well as a resource on training and behavior for all dogs! Mary Alverson, CBCC-KA, CTDI, AKC CGC & Trick Dog Evaluator, Certified 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, "Can I Sue My Breeder?"

Hannah Grant, with the Animal Law Firm, interviews Kelly Williams, the editorial manager at All Animals Magazine for the Humane Society of the United States! All Animals magazine is an award-winning magazine packed with stories about how your donations are changing the world for animals. Each issue includes profiles of people on the front lines, tips for caring for your pets and protecting wildlif...

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?"

Hannah Grant, with the Animal Law Firm, interviews Lisa Rimmert, an author, business owner, and comedian who advocates for animals! Her book, "Stay: My Forever Friendship with an Aging Dog," describes her experience coming to grips with her dog's aging. Her business, On The Nose , helps individuals and organizations to communicate effectively and persuasively. And as a standup comedian, She brings...

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 p...

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 pe...

In this special "S eason 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 ex...

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...

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 Lead...

Hannah Grant, with the Animal Law Firm, interviews Joel Sartore, world renowned photographer, National Geographic Explorer, public speaker, author, educator, conservationist, and regular contributor to National Geographic magazine! In 2006, he started the National Geographic Photo Ark in an effort to document every species living in human care, inspire action through education, and help save wildl...

Welcome to the third season of Fighting for the Underdog! We are excited to expand our guest list this season to artists, authors, photographers, and other creative advocates in the animal welfare field. Our first episode features Dominique Montano, an artist who works in pastels, charcoals, inks, and watercolors to capture and translate the wild world around us! Her background is in science, art,...

Hannah Grant, with the Animal Law Firm, interviews Kathy McGuire, the President and Founder of NJ Aid for Animals. NJ Aid for Animals is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation with the motto, “Advocacy. Action. Impact.”. Their mission is to provide programs for domestic animals on wellness, humane education, spay and neuter with a focus on impoverished communities; reporting abuse and pursuing justice...

Hannah Grant, with the Animal Law Firm, interviews Almira Tanner, lead organizer at Direct Action Everywhere! Direct Action Everywhere’s mission is to create revolutionary social and political change for animals in one generation. Listen in as they discuss her background in animal welfare, DXE’s work on the Smithfield trial in Utah, and how you can get involved to help fight for animal rights!