The Animal Cracker Podcast /// Land Of The Strays /// Ep 2

In this episode of The Animal Cracker Podcast, Dr. Doug welcomes Lya Battle, the visionary founder of Territorio de Zaguates or Land of the Strays in the mountains of Costa Rica. An incredible haven for thousands of dogs. Listen to Lya’s inspiring journey and the profound impact animals have had on her life.
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  • @AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen
    @AnimalCrackerDrDougWillenАй бұрын

    Thanks for listening, I really appreciate the support. This is simultaneously posted on Apple Podcast, Spotify, iHeart Radio, and other audio only platforms. Therefore, you can listen in rather than watch. On the KZread version, we will include video clips. The plan is to post once per week!

  • @adriennehubbard9837

    @adriennehubbard9837

    Ай бұрын

    I appreciate you and what you are accomplishing, doctor. I am glad you're here on this blue marble, 🌎!!! Rock on Doc and know that you are loved and appreciated emensly!!! I am glad you help us all! You are a wonderful man

  • @adriennehubbard9837

    @adriennehubbard9837

    Ай бұрын

    👍

  • @harmonysprogress

    @harmonysprogress

    Ай бұрын

    @@adriennehubbard9837 agreed!!! 👍👍👍💗💗💗

  • @harmonysprogress

    @harmonysprogress

    Ай бұрын

    You are absolutely welcome!!!!! Lya is an amazing person!! I'm pretty sure I couldn't do what she does... 🤣🤣🤣 God bless you, Doc!!! 💗💗💗

  • @direstraights
    @direstraightsАй бұрын

    Love this idea and that you are reaching out globally. Please save the animals and if you can't take on a stray or foster then please support local animals wherever you live. 🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @janelahmeyer2014

    @janelahmeyer2014

    Ай бұрын

    there is no time, no space. no private thoughts (course in miracles). What you do for one you do for all.

  • @AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen

    @AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you, a great message!

  • @AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen

    @AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen

    Ай бұрын

    thank you, great support!

  • @harmonysprogress
    @harmonysprogressАй бұрын

    Doc!!!! This is great!!!! You are like the Dana White of animal chiropractic!!!! I love this!! This lady is amazing!!! What a great way of creating awareness!!!!! The possibilities are endless!!! Bridge

  • @AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen

    @AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen

    Ай бұрын

    Hi Bridge, I love the compliment. I watch UFC. I hope to promote the area of Animal Welfare. Thank you for your support. Doc

  • @bellem8328
    @bellem8328Ай бұрын

    Enjoyed watching and listening to, Dr Doug & Lya. Thank you to both of you

  • @AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen

    @AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks for listening, I really appreciate the support. This is simultaneously posted on Apple Podcast, Spotify, iHeart Radio, and other audio only platforms. Therefore, you can listen in rather than watch. On the KZread version, we will include video clips. The plan is to post once per week!

  • @adriennehubbard9837
    @adriennehubbard9837Ай бұрын

    Thank you so much!!!

  • @AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen

    @AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen

    Ай бұрын

    You're welcome! Thank you too!

  • @adriennehubbard9837

    @adriennehubbard9837

    Ай бұрын

    I love animals with all my ❤

  • @janadeubner9883
    @janadeubner9883Ай бұрын

    I really enjoyed listening to Lya Battle. What a lovely idea to take any and all rescued animals to live peacefully on a ranch. It sounds like a lot of work but also very rewarding. I'm looking forward to see her videos. This was great! Thanks Doc!

  • @AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen

    @AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen

    Ай бұрын

    You‘re always so welcome Jana!! We can’t imagine how much work it is! more than thousand dogs, I‘m still amazed about this project, she has such a positive and strong energy. I’ve loved doing this podcast. Thank you for listening.

  • @samuelsasunov8724
    @samuelsasunov8724Ай бұрын

    Dr Willen, Lya is an amazing woman, she does an awesome 👏 job. I’ve seen her rescue dogs videos in my eye doctor’s office while I was waiting and I could see how much love ❤️, work and effort goes into it. Dr Doug, thank you 🙏 for doing this, you’re really amazing, have a nice day doc.

  • @AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen

    @AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen

    Ай бұрын

    That‘s sooo true. Thank you Emma! 🙏🏻 have a nice day.

  • @dellzywillis3001
    @dellzywillis3001Ай бұрын

    What an amazing story. I couldn't imagine doing half of what she does. For people to come at her all the time is mind-blowing. She is so strong! Thank you for sharing her with us. ❤

  • @gafairbanks2434
    @gafairbanks2434Ай бұрын

    Exceptional woman on a mission! The feed bill alone, OMG. BUT all sure look like ONE HAPPY PACK. Rescues are a full-time job, as with any of Nature's children. I feel that these animals are SO APPRECIATIVE of her and her husband & and crew, and it shows on their faces! WONDERFUL SHOW, making more people aware, Thank you both.

  • @AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen

    @AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you, its hard to start a new project from scratch. I am determined to keep this going. Hopefully one episode per week.

  • @lauraseufert1651
    @lauraseufert1651Ай бұрын

    I love this woman, her dogs and her farm. Thanks for sharing this story!!

  • @AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen

    @AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen

    Ай бұрын

    Our pleasure! Thanks so much Laura!

  • @janelahmeyer2014
    @janelahmeyer2014Ай бұрын

    you think out of the box by following your hearts. you are forerunners of our new earth

  • @AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen

    @AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen

    Ай бұрын

    thank you so much! I really appreciate your support!

  • @elainedavies8485
    @elainedavies8485Ай бұрын

    Such an interesting podcast Dr Doug .What a wonderful lady Lya is , if there were more people like yourselves in the world it would be a better place ! I have never heard of so many dogs living in one area like that , a remarkable feat of care and compassion. Dr Doug you would have your work cut out visiting all those dogs !! I will check out Lya's website out after listening to this .

  • @AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen

    @AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you so much Elaine! Yes, check out their website! They also have a great instagram.

  • @judithgaar217
    @judithgaar217Ай бұрын

    That was a great show, Doc. I have watched The Asher House dogs living somewhat the same style, but Lee Asher only has a small fraction of the dogs on this ranch. She is a magician to pull this off. Wow! ❤

  • @AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen

    @AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen

    Ай бұрын

    Yes he is a great guy too! My respect really goes to Lya and her project, what an amazing animal lover. Wish I could find some time and visit her farm and work on the dogs. Thanks Judith for listening and sharing🙏🏻.

  • @CalvinTheBostonTerrierist
    @CalvinTheBostonTerrieristАй бұрын

    My initial comment didn’t take apparently. This was a fantastic interview with Lya. She is a godsend! I was saddened by the story about the dog that was lit on fire. So disturbing. Thank you for sharing her story! 🙏🏾

  • @AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen

    @AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen

    Ай бұрын

    I‘m sorry Jeff I didn‘t find your comment, and now I have the two of them. 😅 yes the story with the puppy was a tough one…I get tears in my eyes just thinking about it. Thanks for listening to lya and her story!

  • @shirleywheeler4473
    @shirleywheeler4473Ай бұрын

    Hello dr Doug thank you for being they voice s even horses and all animals

  • @AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen

    @AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen

    Ай бұрын

    awww, thank you so much! Thanks for listening, I really appreciate the support. This is simultaneously posted on Apple Podcast, Spotify, iHeart Radio, and other audio only platforms. Therefore, you can listen in rather than watch. On the KZread version, we will include video clips. The plan is to post once per week!

  • @circleofcourage3903
    @circleofcourage3903Ай бұрын

    Woohoo doc, so glad I received this.

  • @AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen

    @AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen

    Ай бұрын

    Me, too, thank you for being here. Thanks for listening, I really appreciate the support. This is simultaneously posted on Apple Podcast, Spotify, iHeart Radio, and other audio only platforms. Therefore, you can listen in rather than watch. On the KZread version, we will include video clips. The plan is to post once per week!

  • @beckyv3369
    @beckyv3369Ай бұрын

    Love this lady and her heart. Love your heart as well Doc. Have watched so many of your Animal Cracker videos. The one that touched me so much was Nugget's journey. Would enjoy seeing an update on her. Her owner's work is awesome. A friend of mine, who owns Yorkies, once made a statement...dog spelled backwards is god. Special connection???

  • @AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen

    @AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching! Yes, that is no accident that Dog spelled backwards is God. Great point!

  • @phyllisvanhuss1190
    @phyllisvanhuss1190Ай бұрын

    She's a beautiful woman who knows how love is all about ❤❤❤

  • @AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen

    @AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen

    Ай бұрын

    That‘s well said Phyllis! I totally agree. Thanks for sharing.

  • @josephgonzalez3491
    @josephgonzalez3491Ай бұрын

    My cat is a rescue that came to me as a kitten in my backyard! My mom's cat was a shelter cat, and our 3rd cat was a stray!

  • @janelahmeyer2014

    @janelahmeyer2014

    Ай бұрын

    they know. they live their lives with you in a thank you.

  • @AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen

    @AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen

    Ай бұрын

    that's perfect

  • @AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen

    @AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen

    Ай бұрын

    Yes, the kitten definitely picked you!

  • @phyllisvanhuss1190
    @phyllisvanhuss1190Ай бұрын

    Hi Dr.Doug 👋

  • @AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen

    @AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen

    Ай бұрын

    Hello there, Phyllis, thanks for your support.

  • @CalvinTheBostonTerrierist
    @CalvinTheBostonTerrieristАй бұрын

    Wow, this was an amazing interview. Lya is a godsend! The story about the dog being lit on fire made me so angry. I know there are bad people out there but that is just cruel and diabolical. I applaud the work that she does and thank you for highlighting it for us to hear. 🙏🏾

  • @AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen

    @AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen

    Ай бұрын

    Here you are ! Thank you Jeff. Made me angry too.

  • @graceling6738
    @graceling6738Ай бұрын

    Great interview! This is 1 amazing woman! Look forward to an interview with Lee Asher.

  • @AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen

    @AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you gracelings! I appreciate it

  • @katherinetelfer1867
    @katherinetelfer186721 күн бұрын

    Wonderful. Xoxo K. 45:27

  • @Mark_Linford
    @Mark_LinfordАй бұрын

    Excellent interview with another Angel Douglas 😇 This pulled the heart strings as I miss my boy a lot 😪

  • @AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen

    @AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen

    Ай бұрын

    Hi Mark, It warms my heart to know that you can watch this from where you live on the other side of the world! Thank you my friend. Thanks for listening, I really appreciate the support. This is simultaneously posted on Apple Podcast, Spotify, iHeart Radio, and other audio only platforms. Therefore, you can listen in rather than watch. On the KZread version, we will include video clips. The plan is to post once per week!

  • @janelahmeyer2014
    @janelahmeyer2014Ай бұрын

    im for grouping animals let horses be horses, dogs be dogs birds be birds but all beloved companions. i hope this segment goes mainstream.

  • @Kattlarv
    @KattlarvАй бұрын

    Tbh... this has me pondering the very skewed cruelty in the world. Like: With a dog, or most other animals: People usually ask the question: "Would they have an acceptable life?" Like, if they are blind, deaf, chronic pain, all 4 limbs and tongue are missing. That's very much a "They wouldn't have a good existence..." ... Yet, if a kid has *all* the exact same things. It's instead "How long can we make them suffer?". Like, "Won't live past 5? So that means we have up to 4 years to inflict as much pain as possible?". I find that mindset extremely disturbing.