Episode 114: Advocating for Animals with Peter Egan
Victoria and Holly chat with renowned actor and prominent animal activist, Peter Egan, about his experience with dogs, meeting moon bears, becoming an animal ambassador, and developing compassion for all creatures.
Topics include:
- Peter’s memorable voice and roles in Downton Abbey, Chariots of Fire, After Life with Ricky Gervais, and more.
- Inspiring examples of dogs rescued from Amish puppy farms in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
- Memorable antics and extraordinary skills of rescue dogs, and highlights of Peter, Holly, and Victoria’s rescue packs.
- How Peter’s support for Animals Asia Foundation grew into ambassadorships for over 20 organizations.
- Animal Asia’s efforts to end animal cruelty in the dog meat and bear bile trade, and their sanctuary in China for rescued animals.
- Joy, playfulness, and forgiveness of moon bears rescued after being confined to cages with surgical ports in their gall bladders.
- Asking profound questions and how we can strengthen our compassion muscle, beginning with patience and attention to our own dogs.
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