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Better Life for Animals

Cheryl Moss
Animal Welfare
Veganism
Animal Sanctuaries
Animal Rights
Compassion
Factory Farming
Animal Rescue
Compassionate Living
Climate Change
Education
Peepal Farm
Animal Ethics
Humane Education
Fundraising
Rescue Operations
Plant-Based Diet
Animal Companion Loss
Community Engagement
India
Animal Suffering

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 gi... more

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Latest Episodes

What does it mean to truly see an animal rather than simply look and move on?

Writer, animal photojournalist, and activist Diana Hulet joins Cheryl Moss to explore how photography and storytelling can help people recognize animals as individuals wi... more

Internationally recognized fine art photographer Robert Sturman has spent more than two decades documenting dignity, resilience and healing. His work has taken him into prisons, military communities and cultures around the world. Then a rescued coonh... more

What happens when the life you built no longer reflects what you believe?

For Chiara Saitta, becoming vegan changed far more than what she ate. It prompted her to leave a career in fashion and film, help open Rome's first vegan patisserie, and even... more

A donkey can grieve so deeply after losing a bonded companion that they stop eating.

That is only one of the powerful truths Amber Raleigh and Edj, co-founders of Donkey Dreams Sanctuary, reveal in this unforgettable conversation with Cheryl Moss. more

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Chiara Saitta
Italian animal sanctuary founder and vegan activist based in Portugal
Riza Animal Sanctuary, Coimbra Vegan Market
Episode: 081: The Animals Changed Everything: Chiara Saitta's Path to Purpose
Amber Raleigh
Co-founder of Donkey Dreams Sanctuary
Donkey Dreams Sanctuary
Episode: 080: They Grieve, They Love, They Remember: Inside Donkey Dreams Sanctuary
Susan Joyce
Pigeon Advocate known as The Pigeon Lady
Pigeon Advocacy / Little Green Pigeon
Episode: 078: The Pigeon Lady: Giving a Voice to the Birds We Overlook
Amber Canavan
Associate Director of Vegan Campaigns at PETA
PETA
Episode: 077: PETA is Activism in Action with Amber Canavan
Chris Taylor
Co-founder, Shy 38 sanctuary
Shy 38
Episode: 076: She Was Only Known as Number 38. Then She Changed Everything.
Elizabeth Wallace
Educator and co-creator of curriculum for Shy 38 programs
Shy 38
Episode: 076: She Was Only Known as Number 38. Then She Changed Everything.
Tawny Hammond
National Advisor for No Kill Advancement at Best Friends Animal Society
Best Friends Animal Society
Episode: 075: The Road to No-Kill: Tawny Hammond on Leadership, Community, and a New Future for Shelter Animals
Suki Player
Founder of Little Pigs at Home, sanctuary-style home for rescued pigs
Little Pigs at Home
Episode: 074: The Pig Who Changed Everything: Suki Player and the Mission of Little Pigs at Home
Meredith Blanchard
Senior Manager of Advocacy and Policy at NAVS
National Anti-Vivisection Society
Episode: 073: Beyond Animal Testing: How Human-Based Research Is Changing Science with Meredith Blanchard

Host

Cheryl Moss
Host of Better Life for Animals

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 15 ratings
  • Powerful

    I love Cheryl’s commitment and compassion, which shines through in each of her interviews. She and her guests truly shine a light on how we can strive toward a better world for all sentient beings.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AngelaCrawford
    United Statesa year ago
  • Amazing show!

    Cheryl has a great passion for this subject!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Quixote Ventures
    United Statesa year ago
  • Stellar show and so important too

    Big fan of Cheryl and the way she discusses these vital topics surrounding the world we want for animals. 🧡

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JohnOberg
    United Statesa year ago
  • Inspiring and informative

    In Better Life for Animals, Cheryl Moss provides a terrific resource by creating a body of information that helps to free us from our culturally-imposed misunderstandings about animals. She opens doorways into greater understanding of the many benefits of treating animals with kindness in our daily food and lifestyle choices, not just for them, but for us as well. Highly recommended!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Turtle River
    United Statesa year ago
  • A Must Listen for Animal Lovers

    What a wonderful show. Host, Cheryl Moss, is so committed to showcasing the unsung heroes of animal sanctuaries. I loved the first few episodes. Look forward to more.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kathleen Gage
    United Statesa year ago

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Cheryl's interviews show deep compassion and illuminate paths to a kinder world for animals.
Listeners praise the show for highlighting unsung animal sanctuary heroes and practical actions to help animals.
The host's passion for the subject comes through, making the episodes engaging.

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056: The Moment Everything Changed for Kathleen Gage and Why Awareness Is the First Step Toward Compassion
Q: For the people listening, what drives you and motivates your work, and why did you choose vegan advocacy as your path?
Kathleen explains that her drive comes from a deep empathy for animals and a belief in presenting the vegan message in a way that connects with people's emotions and daily lives. She emphasizes shaped storytelling, education, and practical programs (like teen leadership initiatives) to bridge the gap between awareness and action, alongside a commitment to showcasing sanctuaries and animal welfare in a constructive, non-alienating manner.
079: How Young People Can Turn Their Love for Animals Into Action with Danielle Hanosh
Q: Why bring AI ethics into conversations with teens about animals?
AI is rapidly changing the world for animals; the discussion helps youths learn to maximize benefits and minimize harms through ethical inquiry and practical tools.
079: How Young People Can Turn Their Love for Animals Into Action with Danielle Hanosh
Q: What does LEAP offer to a young person interested in animals?
LEAP provides a structured, hands-on program across sanctuaries, including classroom time, plant-based lunches, and workshops on animal care, conservation, and policy—designed to give teens real-world skills and mentorship.
063: Inside the Global Standard for Animal Sanctuaries with Jessica Harris
Q: How do sanctuaries shift public attitudes about farmed animals and vegan or plant-based living?
Jessica Harris explains that personal connection with individual animals inside sanctuaries helps people move from abstract statistics to emotional understanding, which is more effective in changing attitudes toward farmed animals and plant-based choices.
057: One Social Media Campaign Generated over $25,000 for an Animal Sanctuary with Molly Hodgdon
Q: What makes your approach to social media fundraising different from others in the space?
She focuses on sincerity and friendship rather than manipulation or tricks, treats followers as partners, and emphasizes showing the sanctuary's real people and animals. This creates trust and a stronger, longer-lasting relationship with donors.

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Across recent episodes, the show centers on animal welfare, sanctuaries, and compassionate living, featuring founders, advocates, and educators who spotlight humane approaches to animal rescue, policy, and culture. Conversations often thread through sanctuary work, animal rights, and stories that demonstrate how storytelling, grant funding, and community engagement can advance kindness toward animals. A standout aspect is the mix of field-based activism with practical how-tos—ranging from grant writing and PR for sanctuaries to addressing systemic issues like factory farming—offering listeners actionable inspiration alongside heartfelt narratives.

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1. Hope for the Animals
2. The Vegan Report
3. Our Hen House: Vegan & Animal Rights Movement | Stories from the Frontlines of Animal Liberation
4. Main Street Vegan
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Recent guests on Better Life for Animals include:

1. Chiara Saitta
2. Amber Raleigh
3. Susan Joyce
4. Amber Canavan
5. Chris Taylor
6. Elizabeth Wallace
7. Tawny Hammond
8. Suki Player

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