{"podcast":{"title":"Along The Rock","slug":"along-the-rock-7081292","podcast_index_feed_id":7081292,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/fc1413b8/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://theradar.online","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/42191742/42191742-1728502250084-6f8de7555475a.jpg","author":"The Radar Free Press","episode_count":398,"summary":"Along the Rock, a video podcast produced by The Radar Free Press. We speak with local people regarding nonprofits, upcoming events, awards and news for the areas of Dixon, Rock Falls and Sterling in northwest Illinois.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-16T00:19:22.737638+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/along-the-rock-7081292"},"episode":{"title":"How Kitzsman Farm Sanctuary Gives Farm Animals a Second Chance","slug":"how-kitzsman-farm-sanctuary-gives-farm-animals-a-second-chance","published_at":"2026-06-11T21:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/along-the-rock-7081292/how-kitzsman-farm-sanctuary-gives-farm-animals-a-second-chance","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/along-the-rock-7081292","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radarfreepress/episodes/How-Kitzsman-Farm-Sanctuary-Gives-Farm-Animals-a-Second-Chance-e3kk5fr","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/fc1413b8/podcast/play/121295803/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-10%2F425895985-44100-2-6cbad7da2d6ee.mp3","summary":"🐐 Kitzman's Farm Sanctuary: Giving Rescued Animals a Second Chance | Along the Rock Podcast Join host Kierstyn Long as she visits Kitzman's Farm Sanctuary in Dixon, Illinois, for a behind-the-scenes look at a nonprofit dedicated to rescuing and caring for farm animals in need. In this episode, Tracy Kitzman and farm manager Cat Austin share the story of how a family farm evolved into a growing sanctuary that provides lifelong care for rescued goats, pigs, donkeys, cows, chickens, ducks, and many other animals. They discuss the daily realities of running the sanctuary, caring for animals with special medical needs, future expansion plans, educational opportunities for local students, and the incredible support they've received from the community. You'll also hear about some of the sanctuary's most memorable residents, volunteer opportunities, upcoming tours, and ways you can help support their mission. Kitzman's Farm Sanctuary became a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in 2025 and is dedicated to providing a safe, loving home where animals can live out their lives with dignity and care while educating the community about animal welfare and sustainable farm living. Learn more, book a tour, volunteer, or donate: https://kitzmansfarmsanctuary.com/ Topics in this episode: • Farm animal rescue and rehabilitation • Running a nonprofit sanctuary • Animal welfare and lifelong care • Volunteer opportunities • Educational programs and community outreach • Sustainable farming practices • Future expansion plans • How to support rescued animals 👉 Don’t forget to like, share, comment and subscribe for more local stories from the Sauk Valley and beyond. 🎧 Listen to the full podcast and explore more at https://theradar.online 🎤 Highlights: 0:23 Meet Tracy and Cat and learn about the sanctuary 0:51 H…","meta_description":"🐐 Kitzman's Farm Sanctuary: Giving Rescued Animals a Second Chance | Along the Rock Podcast Join host Kierstyn Long as she visits Kitzman's Farm Sanctuary…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":989,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/along-the-rock-7081292/episodes/how-kitzsman-farm-sanctuary-gives-farm-animals-a-second-chance/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/along-the-rock-7081292/how-kitzsman-farm-sanctuary-gives-farm-animals-a-second-chance.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}