Carlyn
Forest Knolls, California
"Saving the world one animal at a time."
This beautiful boomer has been "fighting the good fight" for more than half her life, as she went vegetarian more than 32 years ago, at the age of 18. In her entry, Carlyn described what being sexy means to her by saying that "sexy is doing something great for the world with your time and with the resources you have been given." And Carlyn lives this truth every day, as she has committed her life to helping animals through her diet, attending local protests against KFC, rescuing abandoned animals, and speaking to her friends, family members, and clients about the benefits of a plant-based diet.
Barry
Franklin, New Hampshire
"Don't you wish your veterinarian was vegan like me?"
During his studies to become a veterinarian, Barry was required to take a "meats" class in which he would have had to witness the slaughter of an animal. He was horrified and refused to attend―and it nearly cost him his degree! It was then that he made the compassionate decision to become a vegetarian. Now more than 30 years later, Barry, whom many people affectionately refer to as "Doc," has dedicated his life to animals by working as a vegan veterinarian. He even operates a local low-cost spay and neuter clinic in his community. Those animals sure are lucky to have him as their "doc"!