What Really Happens When You Rescue Wildlife… and the System Turns Against You?
What would you do if you devoted your life to helping injured wild animals—only to be punished for it?
In this eye-opening and deeply moving conversation, I sit down with Kitty Pallesen, a longtime wildlife rescuer from the Coachella Valley, who is now facing criminal charges and up to six years in prison—all for doing what most of us would consider a profound act of compassion: caring for animals who could not survive on their own.
Kitty’s story peels back the curtain on the darker side of wildlife policy and enforcement, revealing the devastating consequences of bureaucratic cruelty, institutional hypocrisy, and a system that sometimes prioritizes paperwork over compassion.
It’s a powerful reminder to question the organizations we support—whether through donations, volunteering, or even just passive belief in their mission. Just because a group claims to protect animals doesn’t mean their actions align with that mission. Sometimes, the very institutions designed to “protect” are the ones doing the harm.
But this isn’t just a story about ravens.
It’s a story about truth, sovereignty, and the unshakable power of love—especially the kind that refuses to back down.
Kitty’s strength, clarity, and refusal to give up in the face of injustice will move you, challenge you, and remind you of what really matters: standing up for those who cannot stand for themselves.
This is how we change the world—by seeing clearly, loving deeply, and refusing to look away.
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