Larissa Wohl, well known journalist and resident pet expert on Hallmark Channel's Home & Family, stops by the podcast to share with us her love for animals, where that passion first came from and what we can do each day to make the world a better place for animals.    Larissa also discusses her menagerie at home, currently two dogs and a revolving door of fosters and shares how she balances work, play and animal rescue. This episode shows that no matter how limited we are with time or finances that as long as the U.S. kills over 1.5 shelter animals a year, there's always somethin ..read more

Kristen Peralta is the co-founder of the amazing senior pet rescue, Vintage Pet Rescue. Vintage Pet Rescue (and you have to love the name) is a Rhode Island based 501c3 non-profit run by Kristen and her husband, Marc Peralta who ironically met at a Los Angeles animal shelter in 2013.  After moving from LA to Rhode Island (Kristen’s home state), over the last 4 years, Vintage Pet Rescue has taken in hundreds of senior, hospice, and special needs dogs. These dogs receive top-notch medical treatment, attention, and love before finding their forever home. People Magazine even featured their w ..read more

Captain Paul Watson is a Canadian-American Marine Conservation Activist who founded the International Direct Action Group, Sea Shepherd Conservation Society.  He and Sea Shepherd became household names through Animal Planet’s hit show, Whale Wars, where we got an in your face look at the murderous activities of the whaling industry.   For decades Captain Watson has dedicated his life to protecting all animals, especially marine mammals, and he does not shy away from controversy.   In his new book, Death of a Whale,  Captain Watson faces his most personal conflict ..read more

Professional dog trainer and Founder of I Pitty the Bull Foundation, John Flores stops by the podcast to teach us all about his favorite breed of pup; the fabulous and often misunderstood Pitbull!  ​Seven years ago, John's life  was all about partying and avoiding commitment, but when a biking accident sent him into a deep depression, it was a pitbull puppy named Penny Lane who ended up not only pulling him out of his depression, but giving his life new purpose.  Bye bye partying, hello new career!  ​In this fun episode, John gets real about who the best owners are for this ..read more

Stephanie Terronez and Patrick Burwell, college sweethearts and founders of the successful vegan company, Cowhugger, stop by the podcast to discuss what living harm free means to them. Surprisingly, it's not just about making better food and clothing choices, it involves a whole lot more!   Hear how a lobster inspired Stephanie to stop eating animals, and the odd first date shared with Hannibal Lecter that sealed their romantic fate and set them on a powerful harm-free journey. This is an episode for all the romantics out there and also for any person looking to live a more connected, emp ..read more

This special bonus episode asks John Flores' personal opinion on why so many men refuse to fix their pets and what can be done to make sure they do.  Listen to episode six as well, where John educates us all on his favorite pup, the very misunderstood pitbull.  Follow John's work:  Instagram Facebook Website Follow Jennifer Peterson and the show: AJFAWebsite  AJFAInstagram Jennifer Peterson Website Email: andjusticeforanimals@gmail.com  ..read more

Part two or our fantastic interview with acclaimed attorney and founder of the Cambodia Wildlife Sanctuary, David Casselman. As Executive Producer of the powerful documentary, Love & Bananas, which chronicles the rescue of an abused, blind Asian elephant in Cambodia, David explains what making the film was like and also discusses what led him to open the one-million-acre jungle and wildlife conservation project, Cambodian Wildlife Sanctuary, which is dedicated to not only saving elephants and other endangered species but protecting and rehabilitating diminishing jungle habitat. David also ..read more

We're taking it out to sea for the holidays! Join our guests from the acclaimed Pacific Marine Mammal Center (PMMC) for an informative and fun discussion on seals, sea lions and all the incredible sea mammals currently needing our help! Joining us in studio are Director of Zoological & Conservation Programs, Keith Matassa,  Head Veterinarian, Dr. Kristen Sakamaki and Events & Public Relations Coordinator, Krysta Higuchi. The acclaimed Pacific Marine Mammal Center rescues marine mammals that have been found off 52 miles of Orange County Coastline, rehabilitates them and yes, the ..read more

Founder and President of Animal Defenders International (ADI) Jan Creamer, and ADI's Vice President, Tim Phillips, stop by the podcast to talk about their amazing work in getting abusive circuses that use animals shut down across the globe. For over 40 years, these two remarkable people have worked tirelessly to end the suffering of animals. With offices in Los Angeles, London and  Colombia, ADI is known for their long term undercover investigations inside cruel industries, gathering evidence that creates awareness and public support for legislation to end the suffering of animals and bec ..read more

Acclaimed attorney and founder of the Cambodia Wildlife Sanctuary, David Casselman, stops by the podcast to discuss some of his favorite subjects: elephant conservation, his ongoing legal battle with the Los Angeles Zoo and why protecting animals is his number one passion.  ​ In a breathtakingly candid interview, David opens up about an unfortunate childhood event that forever changed the way he would treat animals, and shares his incredible journey from promising psychology career to one of law - which lucky for the animals (and us!) has led to some powerful animal welfare legislation in ..read more