Mark your calendars for January 31 (Wednesday) at 9:00 AM PST for an insightful conversation with Dr. Melanie Joy about her recent book How to End Injustice Everywhere, and explore practical tools to foster healthy relationships, practice integrity, and honor the dignity of one another.

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Pathways to Progress: Crafting Collaborations between Veterinary Professionals and Animal Advocates

Join us for a stimulating discussion with veterinarians and animal advocates, where we will explore effective, strategic ways to bring the veterinary profession and animal advocate communities together by supporting veterinarians, veterinary students, and animal professionals who face retaliation in their efforts to create positive change.

All are welcome to join us for FREE at strategy.ourhonor.org. We look forward to hearing your creative ideas!

When: October 26, 2023 (Thursday)

Time: 5:30 PM PST

Venue: strategy.ourhonor.org

Dr. Isabelle Tancioni is a licensed veterinarian in Brazil and California with a master's degree and a doctorate in Immunology. After realizing the importance of veganism for the well-being of animals, she has never turned back and remains a steadfast advocate for the animals.

Collaborating with veterinary environmentalist Silvia Neri Godoy in 2018, they initiated the Veg Vets project, aiming to establish the first network of vegan, vegetarian, and veggie-friendly veterinarians in Brazil.

Dr. Tacnioni actively engages in initiatives supporting underserved communities through organizations like Rural Area Veterinary Services and World Vets. In addition to volunteering with the San Diego Humane Society and the San Diego House Rabbit Society, she contributes articles and book chapters on rabbit shelter medicine for Brazilian veterinarians.

Dr. Tancioni is committed to aiding animals and their human companions, and advocating for rabbit welfare through social media platforms.

Join this insightful conversation on October 15, 2023 (Sunday) at 7:00 PM PST at discussions.ourhonor.org!

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Next in our series of chats with vegan veterinarians, we are excited to be joined by Dr. Sy Woon!

Dr. Sy Woon serves as the Medical Director of Angel Wings Vets, Los Angeles, and is the Founder, of PetParentsPro™ Studios. Dr. Woon's work has been recognized by the international veterinary community. Her opinion pieces on social and animal ethics issues have been widely covered by renowned media platforms and journals.

Join us for an enlightening conversation with Dr. Woon by registering for FREE at discussions.ourhonor.org

Date: October 8, 2023 (Sunday)

Time: 7:00 PM PST/9 PM CST/10 PM EST

Venue: discussions.ourhonor.org

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Welcome to Episode 10 in our series of chats with vegan veterinarians! This month, we will be speaking with the remarkable, Dr. Gwendy Reyes-Illg.

Dr. Gwendy Reyes-Illg currently works in Oregon as a relief veterinarian for companion animals, including small mammals and birds. She also works as a consultant for a nonprofit organization that works to advance animal welfare and decrease the suffering of animals caused by humans. Her past experience is diverse. She served as founding veterinary director for the chimpanzee sanctuary Project Chimps, provided veterinary care for companion animals in Colorado, Georgia, and Pennsylvania, and volunteered for wild animal sanctuaries in Cameroon and Uganda.

Dr. Reyes-Illg earned her master’s degree in philosophy at Colorado State University, with a focus on animal and veterinary medical ethics. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in zoology and a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from the University of Florida.

Animal advocacy has long been Dr. Reyes-Illg’s passion. A vegan for over 20 years, she works to raise awareness of and improve the plight of animals in a variety of settings. In college, she campaigned successfully for a voter-initiated state ban on sow gestation crates and implemented an environmental enrichment program for pigs subjected to intensive confinement. As a veterinary student, she developed a Willed Body Program to provide ethically-sourced cadavers for equine anatomy courses. She also launched Helping Alachua’s Animals Requiring Treatment and Surgery (HAARTS), a program that to date had helped save the lives of over 2,000 homeless pets while providing an alternative to terminal surgeries in the veterinary curriculum. Dr. Reyes-Illg currently serves as a member of the HSVMA Board of Directors.

Join us on June 11, 2023 (Sunday) at 7:00 PM PST/9:00 PM CST/ 10:00 PM EST and be sure to register for FREE at discussions.ourhonor.org

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Let Your Conscience be Your Guide: Veterinary Support Chat with Vegan Therapist

Join us for an enlightening support session with Vegan therapist and yoga instructor Lauryn G!

In this session, we will explore the unique challenges and ethical dilemmas, faced by veterinary professionals who are committed to advocating in the best interest of all animal species.

Lauryn will also offer practical advice, tips, and strategies to navigate the hierarchies faced in veterinary education and careers, while also managing personal well-being.

This event is FREE and open to all members of the veterinary community (students included). Check our Facebook Event page for updates.

Date: May 25, 2023 (Thursday)

Time: 4PM PST/ 6PM CST/ 7PM EST

Venue: support.ourhonor.org

Next in our series of inspiring chats with vegan veterinarians will feature Our Honor's co-founder and Executive Director Dr. Crystal Heath.

From working at a high-volume spay and neuter shelter to taking on powerful and unjust systems that permeate the profession, Dr. Heath does all that and more to create a kinder and more compassionate world for ALL species.

This is a conversation that you don't want to miss!

Date: May 14, 2023 (Sunday)
Time: 7:00 PM Pacific/ 9:00 PM Central/ 10:00 PM Eastern

Register for FREE at discussions.ourhonor.org and RSVP on our Facebook page.

Join our special interview with Our Honor's fierce co-founder and ethical, vegan veterinarian, Dr. Daniela Castillo!

Dr. Castillo is the founder of Castillo Vegan Vet Mobile Veterinary Services. Her foray into caring for many patient species led her to her current work in shelter medicine, providing high-volume, high-quality spay and neuter services for several non-profit organizations. She also works with residents at farmed animal sanctuaries in the San Fernando Valley area.

For this chat, we are thrilled to be joined by our distinguished guest interviewer - animal behavior expert and ethologist, Dr. Marc Bekoff, whose work was influential in inspiring Dr. Castillo to embrace an ethical vegan lifestyle and dedicate her work towards advocating for all species.

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When: April 30, 2023 (Sunday)
Time: 6:00 PM PST/ 8:00 PM CST/ 9:00 PM EST

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Welcome to Episode 6 in our series of chats with vegan veterinarians! This month, we will be speaking with the remarkable, Dr. Sherstin Rosenberg.

A graduate of UC Davis College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Rosenberg has been proactive in challenging unethical systems in the veterinary field. She was instrumental in putting an end to terminal surgeries in her veterinary curriculum and continues to be a steadfast advocate for her animal patients, regardless of their species.

Her professional testimony has been critical in the acquittal of activists being prosecuted for rescuing sick and injured animals who were bred into the conventional food system.

As the perfect cherry on top, she also serves as the executive director of Happy Hen Animal Sanctuary, which offers a safe haven to several animal residents who now live their lives in peace and with dignity.

Join us on April 2, 2023 (Sunday) at 7:00 PM PST/10:00 PM EST.

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Dr. Joanne Connolly is a vegan veterinarian, author, and staunch advocate for kindness and compassion for all beings.

She grew up in Canada and graduated from the University of Montreal veterinary school in 2001.

She specializes in fair medicine for all, end-of-life guidance, and well as grief counseling. After helping her beloved dog Hayley pass peacefully and with dignity in the comfort of her home in 2007, she created Hayley's Angels Veterinary Services. Since then, she has supported over ten thousand families in saying goodbye to their companion animals at home while guiding them in their closure.

Join this important conversation with Dr. Connolly and learn more about her mission to redefine society to one that respects and is kind to all animals, humans, and our planet.

Register for FREE at chat.ourhonor.org!

Date: March 5, 2023 (Sunday)

Time: 5:00 PM PST/7 PM CST/8 PM EST

Venue: chat.ourhonor.org

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If there's someone with decades of experience challenging the status quo and advocating for animal protection within the veterinary profession, it's the esteemed Dr. Nedim Buyukmihci.

Dr. Ned didn't let the voracious dissenters he faced throughout his career hinder his dedication to acting in the best interest of all animal species.

Alongside a team of dedicated students, Dr. Ned instituted alternatives to killing animals in the teaching curriculum at the University of California, Davis. Inspired by this, many veterinary schools across the United States followed suit and ended their harmful use of animals in their training curricula.

Dr. Ned continues to work with many animal protection and welfare organizations around the world, particularly in ending the non-human primate trade for the 'pet' and research and testing industries.

Register for FREE at discussions.ourhonor.org, and be prepared for inspiring stories that will ignite the impassioned animal advocate in you!

Date: February 25, 2023 (Saturday)

Time: 8:00AM PST/ 10AM CST/ 11AM EST/ 4PM GMT

Venue: discussions.ourhonor.org

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Our Honor is delighted to present episode 4 in our series of interviews with vegan veterinarians!

This month, we are joined by Philadephia-based shelter veterinarian Dr. Melissa Resnick. She will share her journey as a vegan veterinarian, how she found her niche in shelter medicine, her experience raising compassionate, plant-powered kids, and how she encourages them to stay in touch with their compassion and respect for all creatures.

Anyone is welcome to join the meeting including animal advocates, veterinarians, students, and really just anyone who wants to listen in. There will be a few prepared questions before opening it up to a public Q&A so feel free to prepare your own questions for Dr. Resnick.

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Date: February 5, 2023 (Sunday)

Time: 6:00 PM PST (8PM CST/9PM EST)

Register for FREE and join at: http://discussions.ourhonor.org

Join Our Honor's Veterinary Student Support Squad Series for an open panel with veterinarians, Dr. Ingrid Taylor and Dr. Joanne Connolly.

Both have faced the challenges of aligning their ethics with their veterinary school curricula but did not let those hurdles get in the way of being a steward for all living beings.

They continue their advocacy work in their respective careers and are dedicated to supporting aspiring veterinarians in evolving the veterinary education system to one that is more compassionate towards our patients AND future veterinarians.

If you're feeling overwhelmed with the vet school grind, here is a safe community space to feel inspired, heard, and validated.

Register for FREE at squad.ourhonor.org

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Date: February 1 (Wednesday), 2023

Time: 4:00 PM PST (6PM CST/7PM EST)

Please join Dane4Dogs and Crystal Heath, DVM, for an exploration of the current regulatory bodies that exist to protect dogs used in experimentation and explore conditions inside a local laboratory and discuss whether the conditions present are acceptable. We will discuss how entrenched economic interests limit the rapidity of humane transitions and explore cultural considerations within the scientific community that create psychological barriers to change.

Facebook event page: https://facebook.com/events/s/crystal-heath-dvm-veterinary-e/531799535721442/

Join us online at: http://seminar.ourhonor.org

The legal profession needs veterinarians to challenge corporate animal agriculture abuses. Learn about the veterinary profession’s perspective about animal protection and the barriers to change we need to overcome if we want to create a kinder world for humans, animals and the environment.

http://lecture.ourhonor.org

Every month we meet with veterinary and pre veterinary students to talk and support one another. If this is you, please join and bring your concerns, ideas, and anything we may be able to help you navigate!

This will take place on Zoom. 4PM PST

Understanding the human costs of our current food system.

Join us at http://discussions.ourhonor.org

Want to ask a question? Visit http://ourhonor.org/slaughterworker

This will be the first in a series of candid interviews with vegan veterinarians.The goal of this series is to highlight the hard journey of these individuals into the veterinary profession as vegans and their important accomplishments in the veterinary field or/and animal rights movement.

This month, vegan veterinarian and founder of The Paw Project, Jennifer Conrad, will be talking about her experiences as both an animal advocate and a veterinarian and offering insight for what she sees as the future in a vegan world as a veterinarian.

Anyone is welcome to join the meeting including animal advocates, veterinarians, students, and really just anyone who wants to listen in. There will be a few prepared questions before opening it up to a public Q&A so feel free to prepare your own questions for Dr. Conrad.

RSVP: http://chat.ourhonor.org

Register and join at: http://discussions.ourhonor.org