The Sanctuary Life Podcast is a podcast series dedicated to exploring the world of animal sanctuaries, their mission, and the inspiring stories of the people who run them. The podcast provides listeners with a unique opportunity to gain insights into the daily lives of animals at sanctuaries, the challenges faced by these organizations, and the compassionate individuals who work tirelessly to provide refuge and care to animals in need. Each episode of the Sanctuary Life Podcast features inte ...
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This week's episode of the Sanctuary Life Podcast kicks off our month-long Flocktober Fest with a bang! We're joined by Kyle Behrend, co-founder of Around the Barnyard. Kyle, who has over 12 years of experience at Edgar's Mission Farm Sanctuary in Australia, is on a mission to help sanctuaries save time and focus on their true calling – caring for …
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On this week's episode of the Sanctuary Life Podcast, we dive into the heartwarming world of EPIC Outreach, a remarkable nonprofit organization based in Jacksonville, Florida. Founded by Jessie Miller in 2015, EPIC Outreach is on a mission to make the world a kinder place for both people and animals. Discover how in 2019 EPIC Outreach expanded by t…
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Episode 16 - Lopin’ Along the Farm Micro Sanctuary
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In the latest episode of the Sanctuary Life Podcast, prepare to be deeply moved and inspired as we journey to Larwill, Indiana, to meet Jessica Wallace, the remarkable founder and director of Lopin' Along the Farm Micro Sanctuary. Jessica's unwavering commitment to rescuing and providing sanctuary to animals in need is nothing short of extraordinar…
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Episode 15 - LEAP (Leaders for Ethics, Animals, and the Planet)
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In this special episode of the Sanctuary Life Podcast, join us for an inspiring discussion about the groundbreaking humane education program known as LEAP (Leaders for Ethics, Animals, and the Planet). Three remarkable leaders in the sanctuary community, Danielle Hanosh, co-founder and executive director of LEAP and co-founder of Blackberry Creek F…
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Episode 14 - Fairytale Farm Animal Sanctuary
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For this week's episode we head to Winston Salem, North Carolina to chat with Kimberly Dunckel, Founder of Fairytale Farm Animal Sanctuary. Fairytale Farm Animal Sanctuary is a volunteer run non-profit that was founded in May of 2021. Their mission is to provide a safe haven for animals in need and a goal of educating the public about animal welfar…
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For this week's episode we head northeast to the Boston suburb of Sherborn, MA to meet Co-founder and Executive Director of Unity Farm Sanctuary, Kathy Halamka. Unity Farm Sanctuary formally began in December 2016 with a mission to provide a safe and loving lifelong home for farmed animals, to offer the public unique educational programs, and to pr…
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Episode 12 - Cloven Heart Farm Sanctuary
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For this week's episode we stay in the Lone Star State to meet Davy Divine who is co-founder and Director of Operations for Cloven Heart Farm Sanctuary in China Springs, TX. Cloven Heart, whose mission is to Nurture respect, empathy, and compassion for farmed animals through advocacy, education, and rescue, was founded by the mother-daughter duo of…
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Episode 11 - HodgePodge Farm & Rescue
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For this week's episode we head to the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex to introduce you to Lauren of Argyle, TX who founded HodgePodge Farm & Rescue. We learn about this amazing rescue & sanctuary that's primary objectives are Rescue, Rehabilitate, and Rehome. As a sanctuary, HodgePodge strives to provide care for their residents, "For Life or Longer”.…
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In honor of our milestone 10th episode, we take you out to sunny Southern California to meet Viva Rescue. Joined by Viva Executive Director and co-founder Maya Benperlas we learn about this amazing sanctuary that's committed to providing innovative care and permanent refuge to animals in need. Viva finds a way to do it all offering numerous program…
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Episode 9 - Friends of Philip Fish Sanctuary
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This week we bring you a very special aquatic edition of the Sanctuary Life Podcast in honor of my favorite week of the year, Shark Week! We couldn't imagine anything more appropriate for our Shark Week Special than to host a fish sanctuary. We are excited to introduce Gwendolyn Church, founder of Friends of Philip Fish Sanctuary, a 501(c)3 non-pro…
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Episode 8 - Life With Pigs Farm Animal Sanctuary
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Historic Williamsburg, Virginia is the home of this week's guest as we welcome Mallory (not Jenna) & Ryan Phillips co-managers of Life With Pigs Farm Animal Sanctuary. Life With Pigs' mission is to educate people about the injustices faced by animals and how we can better coexist with our fellow earthlings. It all got started in 2016 when Ryan took…
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Episode 7 - Marley Meadows Animal Sanctuary
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This week’s episode takes us to the banks of the Delaware Bay where we meet Steven Podolsky, co-founder of Marley Meadows Animal Sanctuary in Leesburg, New Jersey. Learn how a journey that began in 2017 in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey as “Farm Critter Haven” has blossomed into something much bigger. In 2020 Heather Ailie & Steven Podolsky moved …
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Episode 6 - Butterfly Valley Rescue & Sanctuary
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We are so excited to be back with you for a new episode of the Sanctuary Life Podcast. This week's episode takes was recorded right here at our very own Butterfly Valley Rescue & Sanctuary with co-founder Nikki Feusner. Founded in 2021, Butterfly Valley Rescue & Sanctuary is a compassionate plant-based backyard rescue and microsanctuary for animals…
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Episode 5 - Goatlandia Farm Animal Sanctuary
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This week’s episode takes us to the west coast where we meet Deborah Blum, founder of Goatlandia Farm Animal Sanctuary in Santa Rosa, California. Founded as a non- profit, animal sanctuary in 2017, Goatlandia's mission is “to have fun while helping animals, people, and the planet.” Goatlandia which began at their 2-acre Santa Rosa location began ex…
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Episode 4 - The Troll House Animal Sanctuary
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“A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.” - Christopher Reeve This week's episode takes us to Williamstown, New Jersey to meet Eileen Persia, founder of The Troll House Animal Sanctuary. We'll explore this budding new sanctuary and all the obstacle Eileen had to face to mak…
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A New York Daily News reporter remarked, “The thoroughbred race horse is a genetic mistake. It runs too fast, its frame is too large, and its legs are far too small. As long as mankind demands that it run at high speeds under stressful conditions, horses will die at racetracks.” Today we are recording a special episode to have an in depth conversat…
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Episode 2 - Destination Liberation & Rosie’s Animal Sanctuary w/ Jason Bolalek
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"It would be great if you could rescue 10 calves, or 80 calves, or 100 calves, but we can't rescue our way out of the problem." In this week's episode we introduce you to Destination Liberation founder Jason Bolalek a man on a mission to rescue calves from dairy farms and finding them forever homes. Bolalek who found himself "always stopping to see…
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Episode 1 - Highly Pathogenic Avian Influence (H5N1) Roundtable Discussion
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"As of this week there are 29 states with poultry outbreaks and more than 33 million poultry affected." In this week's episode we tackle a topic on the mind's of sanctuaries across the country. Andrea Davis, Director of Broken Shovels Farm Sanctuary, Sawyer Kane, co-founder of Foreverland Farm, and Meghan Dibble, co-Founder of Herd and Flock Animal…
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