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Cheryl A. Moss is a passionate advocate for animals and the host of the Better Life for Animals Podcast — a show that shines a light on the people and sanctuaries changing the world for animals, one story at a time.
Cheryl’s work is rooted in compassion, education, and action. Through her 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Better Life for Animals, she supports sanctuaries, rescue efforts, and educational initiatives that promote a cruelty-free future. She’s also the author of three children’s books that help young readers understand animals as the sentient, loving beings they are — sparking empathy and critical thinking from an early age.
In this conversation, we dive into Cheryl’s journey as a long-time vegan, her insights into the challenges sanctuaries face, and why supporting existing sanctuaries might sometimes be the most impactful choice. We also explore how education can counter misinformation, the importance of teaching kindness to children, and the small, powerful ways each of us can make a real difference for animals.
If you believe in compassion, storytelling, and a better life for all beings — this conversation will fill your heart and fuel your purpose.
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Cheryl has been vegan for over 20 years. What were the early challenges, and how has her relationship with veganism evolved over time?
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Cheryl has a firm belief in the power of education to create change. She shares her thoughts on the threat of malicious misinformation? What we can do to counter it?
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Cheryl’s children’s books introduce young readers to the realities of animal farming gently. How does she strike the balance between honesty and kindness?
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How important is it to teach empathy for animals at a young age, and, what can parents or educators do to support this?
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The challenges of running a sanctuary. What surprised Cheryl the most when interviewing founders?
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Why Cheryl believes supporting existing sanctuaries may be a better strategy than starting a new one.
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How can everyday people make a tangible difference for sanctuaries, even if they can’t donate large sums?
Quick note — Cheryl mentioned LEAD, and I’m pretty sure she meant LEAP: Leaders for Ethics, Animals, and the Planet. It’s a brilliant humane education program giving U.S. students a compassionate alternative to things like 4H and FFA.
What really stuck with me from this conversation is Cheryl’s take on the moving line of “what is enough” in activism. As one person, it can feel overwhelming, even paralysing, if we let it. And yet there’s always hope — in sanctuaries sharing what works, in amplifying each other’s impact, in knowing that every choice and every action we take adds up. That’s the power of working together, and educating the next generation for a better life for animals.
I think it's perfectly sensible and worthy cause for the rest of my life to speak for the animals until such a time as everyone realizes that what we were doing was simply barbaric. Share on X Love them for their spirit, never as a meal. Share on XCheryl’s beautifully illustrated children’s books—Gabriel, Cluck, and Pickle the Pig.
That’s it for this week in Healthification.
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If you liked “How Animal Sanctuaries and Education Create a Better Life for Animals with Cheryl Moss.” you’ll also like Pam Ahern from Edgars Mission Farm Sanctuary Is Creating A Kinder World For Farmed Animals.
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