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 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.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 35 minutes
- Episodes
- 30
- Years Active
- 2025
009: Building a Kinder Economy: Faik Bouhrik’s Mission to Uplift Animal Sanctuaries Worldwide
Many animal sanctuaries are underfunded, yet they play a critical role in protecting animals and educating the public. Faik Bouhrik, cosmologist, educator, and founder of Veggies, is turning that cha…
008: Why It’s “Cool to Care”: Susan Hargreaves and the Power of Compassionate Education
Studies show that children who grow up with animals tend to develop stronger empathy and social skills. In this episode of the Better Life for Animals Podcast, host Cheryl Moss speaks with Susan Harg…
007: Farm Animal Sanctuaries Get Just 3% of Funding—Why It Matters with Helen Demes
Did you know that 97% of all animal welfare funding goes to companion animals—while farm animal sanctuaries receive less than 3%? In this episode of the Better Life for Animals Podcast, host Cheryl M…
006: From Boardrooms to Barnyards: Mark Starmer’s Fight for Animal Welfare
Why do so many people say they care about animals and the planet—but stop short of real change? In this powerful episode, Mark Starmer—a leadership expert turned full-time animal advocate—joins host …
005: A Voice for the Voiceless: Dr. Angela Crawford on Choosing a Kinder World for Animals
Most people consider themselves compassionate—yet every day, choices at the dinner table contribute to immense animal suffering. Hidden behind sanitized labels and clever marketing, the brutal truth …
004: From Climate Crisis to Climate Healing: The Role of Veganism and Sanctuaries – Dr. Sailesh Rao
The Climate Crisis Starts with Animal Exploitation—Dr. Sailesh Rao Reveals the Path Forward
Industrial farming is fueling climate change—and the solution starts with compassion. In this powerful epis…
003: The Vegan Mentor is on a Mission: Why Linda Middlesworth Won’t Stop Fighting for Animals
Linda Middlesworth, known as The Vegan Mentor, has been a passionate ethical vegan for over 37 years. Now 81, she continues to lead with energy, purpose, and compassion—advocating for animals, plant-…
002: John Oberg: Using Social Media to Transform Animal Advocacy
Advocating for animals has never been more urgent—or more powerful. In this episode of the Better Life for Animals podcast, renowned animal advocate and digital strategist John Oberg shares how he ha…
001: Cheryl Moss Is Using Her Voice to Uplift Animal Sanctuaries and Inspire Change
Better Life for Animals Podcast | Stories of Rescue, Hope, and Compassion
Each year, more than 70 billion animals are raised and killed for food—many without ever knowing kindness, freedom, or fresh …
000: A Sanctuary for Hope: Welcome to Better Life for Animals
In this inaugural episode of Better Life for Animals, host Cheryl Moss introduces the mission and heart behind the podcast. Animal sanctuaries around the world provide safe havens for animals rescued…