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Better Life for Animals

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

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065: They Had Never Touched Grass Before: Erica Camp...

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2026/05/18

Chickens are often overlooked, misunderstood, and treated as commodities. But as Erica Camp of Second Hen'd shares in this powerful episode of Better Life for Animals, spending just a few minutes with a rescued hen can completely change the way people see these intelligent, emotional animals. In this conversation, Erica discusses the heartbreaking reality facing egg-laying hens, the work of rescuing and rehoming chickens, and why compassion for farmed animals matters more than ever. She also

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064: Animals, Sanctuaries, and Compassion in Action...

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2026/05/11

Why do so many people care deeply about animals, yet still struggle to connect the dots when it comes to farmed animals? In this compelling episode of the Better Life for Animals podcast, Cheryl Moss sits down with Ayelette Robinson for a conversation that goes far beyond veganism and advocacy slogans. Together, they explore the emotional and cultural barriers that shape how society views animals and why connection, not confrontation, is often what creates lasting change. Ayelette shares her

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063: Inside the Global Standard for Animal...

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2026/05/04

What does it really mean for animals to be safe, respected, and protected for life? In this powerful episode, we sit down with Jessica Harris, Farmed Animal Program Director at the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), to explore what separates true animal sanctuaries from places that simply use the name. If you care about animal welfare, vegan living, or ethical treatment of farmed animals, this is a conversation you don't want to miss. Most people have never met a pig, a sheep, or a

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062: Orangutan Conservation Crisis: Why Leif Cocks...

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2026/04/27

Orangutans are facing rapid extinction due to deforestation, palm oil expansion, and habitat loss. In this episode of Better Life for Animals, Cheryl Moss speaks with Leif Cocks, founder of The Orangutan Project, about what it will take to protect orangutans, restore rainforests, and secure a future for wildlife. Leif shares his journey from working in zoos to becoming a global advocate for orangutan conservation. He explains why captivity is not a solution for saving endangered species and why

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32:12

061: CEO of the American Vegan Society Anne Dinshah...

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2026/04/20

When Anne Dinshah reflects on the state of the world, one number stands out. When her father helped found the American Vegan Society, an estimated 8 billion land animals were killed each year for food. Today, that number exceeds 80 billion. That staggering shift is exactly why Anne continues her life's work. Not from a place of overwhelm, but from a grounded belief that each of us can do the most good and the least harm, every single day. On episode 061 of the Better Life for Animals podcast,

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32:24

060: Juliana Castañeda Built Colombia's First Farm...

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2026/04/13

2,300 animals rescued. Colombia's first farm animal sanctuary. One woman who decided at just five years old that animals were not food—and never looked back. In this episode of Better Life for Animals, Juliana Castañeda shares the powerful journey behind building a sanctuary that has saved more than 2,300 animals and continues to care for nearly 200 at any given time. But what stands out most is not just the rescue work—it's her unwavering belief that rescue alone will never be enough. Juliana

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28:15

059: Rodeos, Reform, and the Fight for Animals with...

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2026/04/06

Change for animals does not happen by chance. It happens when people decide to act. In this episode of Better Life for Animals, Karen Bacon shares her experience working to create real change through focused advocacy efforts. From challenging rodeo practices to mobilizing community support, she breaks down what it takes to move issues forward. This conversation goes beyond awareness and into action. You will hear how petitions, outreach, and persistence play a role in shifting outcomes for

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28:05

058: From a Simple Favor to a Global Mission for the...

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2026/03/30

Most businesses start with a plan. Dave Graham's did not. A weekend stay at a vegan bed and breakfast in Australia turned into an unexpected opportunity when the owner asked if he could build a website. Dave said yes. That one project led to another, and soon he was working with vegan professionals, nonprofits, and mission-driven businesses around the world. What began as a side project quickly evolved into a full-time career. But it was not until Dave began working closely with animal sanctuaries

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30:59

057: One Social Media Campaign Generated over $25,000...

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2026/03/23

When people think about social media growth, they usually talk about algorithms, hashtags, or viral tricks. Molly Hodgdon has a different philosophy. People may not remember every post you publish. They may not remember your captions or the details of a campaign. But they will remember how your posts made them feel. And that simple insight has helped Molly raise more than $100,000 for animals, grow a sanctuary's online following by over 1,000 percent, and turn a hobby account about antique cat

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45:21

056: The Moment Everything Changed for Kathleen Gage...

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2026/03/16

Sometimes the shift into veganism doesn't happen all at once. It happens in layers. A documentary. A book. A conversation. And then one day something clicks so deeply that you can never see the world the same way again. In this special episode of the Better Life for Animals Podcast, the tables are turned as Kathleen Gage, the producer behind the show and founder of Vegan Visibility, steps in front of the microphone. Host Cheryl Moss sits down with Kathleen for an honest and deeply reflective

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35:17

055: Inside Factory Farming Secrecy: Investigative...

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2026/03/09

What happens when a powerful industry operates entirely behind closed doors? Investigative journalist and author Will Potter has spent over a decade answering that question. In this episode of the Better Life for Animals podcast, we dive deep into the legal and political tactics used to shield factory farms from public scrutiny. Potter, the author of Green Is the New Red and the new investigative work Little Red Barns, explains how the battle over industrial agriculture has evolved into a battle

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44:28

054: Inside Animal Law: Zoo Ethics, Ag-Gag Laws, and...

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2026/03/02

A wild owl spent his entire life in a cage — until he escaped. Flaco, a Eurasian eagle owl born in captivity at the Central Park Zoo, could not fly freely for years. When he escaped, millions of people followed his story and instinctively rooted for his freedom. Why did his story resonate so deeply? And what does it reveal about zoos, wildlife captivity, and the state of animal protection laws in the United States? In this episode of the Better Life for Animals podcast, animal law attorney and

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053: The Truth About Chickens with Liz Wheeler:...

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2026/02/23

Chickens are intelligent, emotionally complex animals, yet they remain among the most underestimated and commodified beings in modern agriculture. In this episode of Better Life for Animals, host Cheryl Moss speaks with Liz Wheeler, co-founder of Secondhand Stories Chicken Sanctuary, about chicken sentience, sanctuary advocacy, and reshaping cultural narratives around farmed animals. Liz shares the pivotal moment that led her into sanctuary work — meeting a rescued chicken named Ellen whose

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052: The Human and Animal Toll of Factory Farming |...

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2026/02/16

Factory farming impacts billions of animals, but the story does not end there. Behind the system are struggling farmers, vulnerable workers, and communities searching for better solutions. In this powerful episode, Leah Garcés shares what more than two decades of advocacy has taught her about transforming one of the most entrenched systems in our world. From collaborating with farmers to exposing the hidden human cost of industrial agriculture, Leah offers a thoughtful and hopeful perspective on

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36:05

051: The Sanctuary Model That Is Changing How...

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2026/02/09

What happens when more than 45,000 people connect with rescued farmed animals in a single year? Perspectives shift. Awareness grows. And compassion becomes personal. In this episode of the Better Life for Animals Podcast, host Cheryl Moss sits down with Kelly Nix, Executive Director of Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary in Colorado, to explore how sanctuaries are helping reshape the way people see animals and their role in creating a more humane world. Drawing on her background as a special education

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050: Ending Factory Farming: How Animal Rising Uses...

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2026/02/02

Most people say they care about animals. Far fewer are willing to disrupt their own comfort to protect them. In this episode of the Better Life for Animals Podcast, host Cheryl Moss speaks with Rose Patterson, Co-Director of Animal Rising, about what it actually takes to challenge systems built on animal suffering and why polite advocacy often fails to create change. Rose has spent more than a decade on the front lines of animal advocacy, leading some of the most visible and controversial campaigns

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049: Grant Writing for Sanctuaries: From Overwhelmed...

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2026/01/26

Across the United States, most farmed animal sanctuaries operate with limited staff, inconsistent funding, and an overwhelming daily workload. Many rely almost entirely on donations while carrying the emotional and financial responsibility of caring for animals society has discarded. As Stephanie Mathers, Founder and CEO of Grants for Animals, says, "The sanctuaries already have 200 percent heart." What is often missing is structure, and that gap is where sustainability is either built or lost. In

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048: Lighting a Lamp in the Darkness: Robin Singh's...

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2026/01/19

Billions of animals suffer each year because of human choices. While rescue saves individual lives, preventing suffering at its source creates lasting change. In this episode of the Better Life for Animals Podcast, Cheryl Moss talks with Robin Singh, co founder of Peepal Farm, an animal rescue, veterinary clinic, and awareness organization in India. Robin shares how his pursuit of happiness after leaving the tech industry led to emptiness, until meeting an elderly woman caring for abandoned dogs

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047: Designing Sanctuaries Around Animals: How...

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2026/01/12

What would sanctuary life look like if animals were not housed for human convenience, but instead were given environments designed around their instincts, ancestry, and emotional well being? In this episode, Cheryl Moss speaks with Lenore Braford and Paul Drake of Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge in North Carolina. Lenore is the Founder and Executive Director, and Paul is the architect behind the refuge's innovative approach called animal centered design. You will discover how studying animal behavior

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046: How to Heal After Losing a Beloved Animal — A...

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2026/01/05

Why Losing a Pet Hurts So Deeply — with Animal Chaplain Kaleel Sakakeeny Did you know that more than 20,000 people every month search for help coping with the heartbreak of losing an animal companion? That number tells a powerful story. The grief that follows the loss of a beloved animal is real, intense, and often misunderstood. For many, it is one of the deepest emotional wounds they will ever experience, yet society doesn't always acknowledge the depth of that pain. This is the life's work of

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