About us
The purpose of this group is to explore and celebrate being vegan in San Diego. We hope to attract more people to veganism with support, respect, patience and guidance.
We're a unique and dynamic group of positive people who value powerful topics like health and wellness, animal welfare, environmentalism and beyond. Some of us are lifestyle vegans, others may simply be committed to plant-based nutrition. And still others might be leaning towards veganism or vegan-curious. Maybe you're a vegetarian. Maybe you're an omnivore. Well, whatever you label yourself (or don't label yourself), join us and please, spread the word. We are an all-inclusive group.
Finally, please consider making a contribution of any amount to keep our social group up and running! We don't receive any financial support from any businesses and rely 100% on our members' contributions. It costs us $200/year to have our group on MeetUp's platform. Please Venmo us at @lionlover (Lion Lover) - https://venmo.com/u/lionlover - Thanks for your support!
Please complete your introduction and upload a real photo of yourself. The photo must show your face. No distant photos are allowed. This is mandatory. Please note that the approval process is a precautionary measure that we have to take to make sure everybody's having fun in a safe and relaxed environment.
This Meetup group has a "no-flake policy" for both attendees and hosts: if you RSVP and don't show up, you may be removed from the group. So, please keep your RSVP current out of respect for the hosts and especially those attendees on a waitlist. Our hosts take time out of their busy schedules to plan great Meetups for our members. With that being said, come join us. You won't regret it.
Members are welcome to host their very own Meetups within our group. Just reach out to Jenna to set something up.
DISCLAIMER: By being a member of this group you hereby agree to assume all risks and liability related to or resulting from any and all group functions. You agree that neither you nor any third party will hold any of the group's leaders, officers, or representatives liable for any injury, loss, or damage to your own person or any members of your family, friends, acquaintances, children, pets, or property, arising directly or as a consequence from a group activity. If you bring guests, you will also be responsible for their actions. You also agree that your membership of this group is based on an "at will" basis.
- The SDV Leadership Team
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Upcoming events
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Volunteer Outing at Pebble Ranch Rescue (Lakeside)
Pebble Ranch Rescue, 12725 Muth Valley Road, Lakeside, CA, USLet's go to Pebble Ranch Rescue for a group volunteer outing! Feel free to invite a +1 (please include them in your RSVP) and join us for feeding, sweeping up after, playing with and caring for the adorable (115!) potbelly pig residents of PRR.
Be prepared to be met with sweet muddy snouts, wagging curly-cue tails & belly rub requests.Erin and Andre, the PRR founders, are lovely people. They need help more than ever as Erin is recovering from back surgery.
* If you would like to volunteer there instead of or in addition to this volunteer outing, please reach out to them directly on their website and let them know. You can volunteer for a single shift. It does not need to be an ongoing commitment. *Back to our group's volunteer outing: One of the PRR folks will give us a tour of their sanctuary and share what they need help with. It's usually sweeping up after the piggies, feeding and socializing/playing with them. It's been light and easy work in the past, with a lot of fun time with the piggies.
* Please arrive on time so they can open the gate for all of us at the same time. This is for the safety of the animals and so they can give us instructions and a tour together. This makes it much easier for them, and it gives us more time to socialize with the piggies after feeding them dinner. *
Please RSVP here (on Meetup) and sign the volunteer application and waiver on PRR's website. It only takes a few minutes to do so.
Also, please let them know you are coming with me (Felicia) on the posted date of our volunteer outing. This is helpful information for them. The date we are volunteering is not posted on their website. It is only for our group. (If you've already volunteered there, you do not need to fill the forms out again.)* I've included information from the PRR website below. They have asked us not to share the sanctuary's address with anyone outside of our volunteer group for safety reasons.
The sanctuary address is
12725 Muth Valley Road
Lakeside, CA 92040* Please note that your GPS and cell service might stop working when you are close to PRR, so it is helpful to look at directions in their entirety before driving over in case this happens.
Please reach out if you have any questions. My mobile number is (619) 822-5592
Thanks for joining us!
~ FeliciaVolunteer application link: https://www.pebbleranchrescue.org/volunteer
Volunteer waiver link (If this doesn't work, please go to the sanctuary website - https://www.pebbleranchrescue.org/ - to fill the waiver out directly. The sanctuary needs this signed in advance.)
**https://www.jotform.com/sign/250301172927046/invite/01jjxq9shv1bcaf31f3a8bb830*** Pebble Ranch Rescue's Mission *
Pebble Ranch Rescue's mission is to rescue, rehabilitate and re-home unwanted, neglected, and abused pot-bellied pigs. Our animals are treated with respect as individuals. They receive the care they need and the kindness they deserve. The animals at Pebble Ranch Rescue are ambassadors and help to educate people about the impact of animal agriculture on our environment. In addition to animal rescue, our mission is to help people transition to a vegan lifestyle to reduce suffering for all. We welcome visitors to come and meet our animals, learn their stories, and understand what amazing creatures they are.
* PRR's Story *
We named Pebble Ranch after our first pot-bellied pig Pebbles who started it all. He desperately need a home so we took him in. It was an unplanned adoption and one of the best things that ever happened to us. He is such a sweet boy and we became to love him. After we moved to our new location (Pebble Ranch) we dedicated decided that this is a perfect place to provide a safe home for abused, neglected, abandoned, or unwanted animals, especially pot-bellied pigs and named the property after Pebbles.
* Volunteer information *
Pebble Ranch Rescue is a non-profit organization that rescues, rehabilitates, and re-homes unwanted, neglected, and abused pot-bellied pigs. Our mission is to provide these animals with the care they need and the kindness they deserve. As a volunteer, you can help us make a difference in the lives of these animals by assisting with feeding, cleaning, and socializing. Every little bit helps, and we appreciate any time you can give. If you're interested in volunteering please submit an application.
* What Should I Wear? *
Be sure to wear closed-toed shoes and comfortable clothes that can get dirty. It’s dusty when dry, and muddy when wet.* What will I do? *
Clean pens, prepare & distribute meals, clean/refill water containers, clean food bowls, socialize the pigs by encouraging positive social people/pig interactions, usually using treats. These are just some of the things that we do on a daily basis.* Can I bring drinks or food? *
Yes. We encourage you to bring reusable water bottles and plant-based food. However, you cannot take food inside any of the animal pens.
Can I bring treats for the animals?
We always welcome food donations, but you cannot feed them directly to the animals unless approved.Thanks!
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Past events
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