Virtual Biophilia: Pittsburgh December Meeting

### Virtual Biophilia: Befriend the Barnyard: Nurturing Nature through Farm Animal Sanctuary

Register to Attend

Join us Thurs., Dec. 7 at 6 p.m. In this engaging talk, the founder of Hope Haven Farm Sanctuary will share what it‘s like to run a farm animal sanctuary with almost 100 residents and the importance of farm animal welfare. Sanctuary work not only saves individual animals lives but it decreases the suffering of millions, and safeguards the natural world. Dr. Phillips will explain the environmental impact of factory farming through heartfelt stories of the rescued animals at the Sanctuary. Most importantly the goal of the evening is to inspire action, offering practical steps for each individual to contribute to saving animals’ lives, preserving the environment, and nurturing a harmonious relationship between humans and nature.

Register in advance for the meeting here. The Zoom meeting will begin promptly at 6 p.m. (EST), 3 p.m. (PST). After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Meet the Speaker:

Dr. Karen Phillips is a dedicated high-volume spay-neuter veterinary surgeon, with a primary focus on animal shelter work. Driven by a passion for reducing pet overpopulation, Karen transitioned from private practice to exclusively serve in animal shelters, advocating for voiceless animals. Witnessing farm animals in distress during her shelter work inspired the founding of Hope Haven Farm Sanctuary in Wexford. What began with rescuing a stray pot-bellied piglet has blossomed into a sanctuary caring for almost 100 animals. Established as a nonprofit in 2011, Hope Haven actively engages the Pittsburgh community through guided farm tours and seasonal events from May to November. Karen's commitment to animal welfare has earned her recognition, including the 2022 Compassionate Living Award from Humane Action Pittsburgh. Hope Haven Farm Sanctuary, under Karen's leadership, was awarded the Best Guided Tour in Pittsburgh Magazine's Best Of editions for both 2022 and 2023.

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