Better Life for Animals

By Cheryl Moss

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Better Life for Animals is your go-to podcast for powerful stories from animal sanctuaries, vegan activists, and animal welfare changemakers. Each episode dives into real-life journeys of rescuing farmed animals, building compassionate communities, and living a cruelty-free, plant-based lifestyle. Hosted by animal advocate Cheryl Moss, the show highlights how rescue sanctuaries across the globe give abused and abandoned animals a second chance at life. You'll hear from nonprofit founders, vegan thought leaders, and animal rights experts who are creating a better world—one animal at a time. Whether you're passionate about ethical living, run a small sanctuary, or simply want to support animal rescue efforts, this podcast will inspire and empower you to take action. Tune in and discover how you can help create a better life for animals everywhere.

Episode Date
065: They Had Never Touched Grass Before: Erica Camp on Giving "Spent Hens" a Second Chance
May 18, 2026
064: Animals, Sanctuaries, and Compassion in Action with Ayelette Robinson
May 11, 2026
063: Inside the Global Standard for Animal Sanctuaries with Jessica Harris
May 04, 2026
062: Orangutan Conservation Crisis: Why Leif Cocks Says Sanctuaries Are the Primary Path to Survival
Apr 27, 2026
061: CEO of the American Vegan Society Anne Dinshah on Sanctuaries, Compassion, and Vegan Living
Apr 20, 2026
060: Juliana Castañeda Built Colombia's First Farm Animal Sanctuary, Saving 2,300 Animals… So Far!
Apr 13, 2026
059: Rodeos, Reform, and the Fight for Animals with Karen Bacon
Apr 06, 2026
058: From a Simple Favor to a Global Mission for the Animals with Dave Graham
Mar 30, 2026
057: One Social Media Campaign Generated over $25,000 for an Animal Sanctuary with Molly Hodgdon
Mar 23, 2026
056: The Moment Everything Changed for Kathleen Gage and Why Awareness Is the First Step Toward Compassion
Mar 16, 2026
055: Inside Factory Farming Secrecy: Investigative Journalist Will Potter on Activism, Surveillance, and Civil Liberties
Mar 09, 2026
054: Inside Animal Law: Zoo Ethics, Ag-Gag Laws, and Flaco's Story with Christine Mott
Mar 02, 2026
053: The Truth About Chickens with Liz Wheeler: Sentience, Sanctuary, and Why It Matters
Feb 23, 2026
052: The Human and Animal Toll of Factory Farming | Leah Garcés
Feb 16, 2026
051: The Sanctuary Model That Is Changing How Children Learn Compassion with Kelly Nix
Feb 09, 2026
050: Ending Factory Farming: How Animal Rising Uses Compassionate Disruption to Protect Animals With Rose Patterson
Feb 02, 2026
049: Grant Writing for Sanctuaries: From Overwhelmed to Funded with Stephanie Mathers
Jan 26, 2026
048: Lighting a Lamp in the Darkness: Robin Singh's Mission to Reduce Animal Suffering
Jan 19, 2026
047: Designing Sanctuaries Around Animals: How Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge is Transforming Rescue Care
Jan 12, 2026
046: How to Heal After Losing a Beloved Animal — A Conversation with Kaleel Sakakeeny
Jan 05, 2026
045: Dana Wilson on Ending a 400-Year Tradition of Dancing Bears and Saving Begging Elephants
Dec 29, 2025
044: From Local News to National Reach: Animal Sanctuary PR Strategies with Heather Ripley
Dec 22, 2025
043: From Restaurants to Rescue Work: Deborah Blum on Goatlandia Farm Animal Sanctuary
Dec 15, 2025
042: Rescuing the Forgotten: How Tim Woodward is Transforming Massive Animal Hoarding Cases into Hope
Dec 08, 2025
041: From Bullying to Brave Change: Michele Fasnacht's Journey to Solid Rock Community School
Dec 01, 2025
040: The Gift of a Safe World: How Buddhist Compassion Inspires Vegan Action
Nov 24, 2025
039: Miyoko Schinner's Rancho Compasión: How a Simple Rescue Became a Global Force for Change
Nov 17, 2025
038: From Elephants to Wolves: Dr. Katherine Baxter's Mission to Unite People and Wildlife
Nov 10, 2025
037: Dr. Crystal Heath: The Veterinarian Who's Challenging Animal Testing and Factory Farming
Nov 03, 2025
036: From Interior Design to Monkey Sanctuaries: Kari Bagnall's Journey
Oct 27, 2025
035: Exposing the Humane Hoax: Hope Bohanec on Labels, Rationalizations, and True Compassion
Oct 20, 2025
034: Lancaster Farm Sanctuary: Creating Community, Compassion, and Change
Oct 13, 2025
033: Raising Gen V: Naomi Alicia-Hallum on Vegan Activism, Parenting & Compassion
Oct 06, 2025
032: Colleen Patrick-Goudreau: Compassionate Living on the Road and at Home
Sep 29, 2025
031: From Vigils to Vegan Policy: Paige Parsons Roache on Building a Kinder World
Sep 22, 2025
030: Rescue, Respect, Repeat: The Compassionate Growth of Austin Farm Sanctuary with Chris Fuller-Wigg
Sep 15, 2025
029: The Scientist Who's Reshaping the Animal Rights Movement with Dr. Faraz Harsini
Sep 08, 2025
028: From Emmy Nods to Animal Rescue: Juliette Watt's Journey to Healing Through Sanctuary Work
Sep 01, 2025
027: How Lidia Kuleshnyk is Turning Trauma Into Transformation, For Humans, Horses, and the Planet
Aug 25, 2025
026: Rosie's Farm Sanctuary: How Michele Waldman is Changing the Narrative for Animals
Aug 18, 2025
025: From Cultivated Meat to Sanctuaries: Elizabeth Novogratz Shares Solutions That Save Lives
Aug 11, 2025
024: From Rescues to Role Models: Danielle Hanosh's Mission to Transform Sanctuaries Into Youth Leadership Hubs
Aug 04, 2025
023: From Equine Science to Goat Advocacy: Jessica Wallace's Mission at The Farm Micro Sanctuary
Jul 28, 2025
022: Zoe Weil Says Humane Education Can End Factory Farming, And She's Got a Plan
Jul 21, 2025
021: From Legal Briefs to Animal Advocacy…How Thom Norman of FarmKind is Changing the Narrative of Compassion
Jul 14, 2025
020: Inside Unity Farm Sanctuary with Kathy Halamka: A Place of Safety and Compassion
Jul 07, 2025
019: Brent Ratkovich on Street-Level Activism, Sanctuary Work, and the Power of Showing Up
Jun 30, 2025
018: Mitali Deypurkaystha Reveals How Publishing a Book Can Help Animal Sanctuaries Raise More Funds
Jun 23, 2025
017: Bridging Ethics, Faith, and Compassion: Dr. Lisa Kemmerer's Call to Action for Animals and the Earth
Jun 16, 2025
016: Born Vegan, Built for Change, Sarina Farb's Bold Mission for Animal Liberation
Jun 09, 2025
015: Giving Animals Agency, A New Model for Sanctuary Ethics with Marc Bekoff
Jun 02, 2025
014: From Childhood Dream to Lifesaving Mission: Shelley Britenbucher's Journey with Shangri-La Farm Sanctuary
May 26, 2025
013: Jordi Casamitjana: Defending Animals Through Science, Sanctuary, and the Power of Ethical Veganism
May 19, 2025
012: Professor Matthew Halteman on Ethics, Animals, and Awe
May 12, 2025
011: Rescue, Resilience, and Reverence: John Vallimarescu's Story Behind Sunset Farm Sanctuary
May 05, 2025
010: The Golden Rule in Action: Animal Sanctuaries and Dr. Will Tuttle's Vision for Change
Apr 28, 2025
009: Building a Kinder Economy: Faik Bouhrik's Mission to Uplift Animal Sanctuaries Worldwide
Apr 25, 2025
008: Why It's "Cool to Care": Susan Hargreaves and the Power of Compassionate Education
Apr 23, 2025
007: Farm Animal Sanctuaries Get Just 3% of Funding—Why It Matters with Helen Demes
Apr 21, 2025
006: From Boardrooms to Barnyards: Mark Starmer's Fight for Animal Welfare
Apr 18, 2025
005: A Voice for the Voiceless: Dr. Angela Crawford on Choosing a Kinder World for Animals
Apr 16, 2025
004: From Climate Crisis to Climate Healing: The Role of Veganism and Sanctuaries – Dr. Sailesh Rao
Apr 14, 2025
003: The Vegan Mentor is on a Mission: Why Linda Middlesworth Won't Stop Fighting for Animals
Apr 11, 2025
002: John Oberg: Using Social Media to Transform Animal Advocacy
Apr 09, 2025
001: Cheryl Moss Is Using Her Voice to Uplift Animal Sanctuaries and Inspire Change
Apr 07, 2025
000: A Sanctuary for Hope: Welcome to Better Life for Animals
Mar 18, 2025