
When Advocacy Brings Backlash: Dr. Crystal Heath on Standing Strong
When animal advocates speak up—especially against powerful industry interests—they often face backlash. To be effecive, advocates have to prepare to face criticism and retaliation and use ut to strengthen their resolve.
Dr. Crystal Heath is a shelter veterinarian, animal welfare advocate, and founder of Our Honor, a nonprofit working to expose and end systemic harms in animal care systems. Known for challenging unethical practices both within and outside her profession, Dr. Heath has faced criticism, professional retaliation, and outright misinformation campaigns. In this episode, she joins…
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