Summit Series · Summer 2026
Six cities. One movement.
End the breeding of dogs for labs.
The Defending Compassion summits bring the campaign to six cities — strategy, training, and community for the fight to free the beagles at Marshall BioResources. New York City is first: July 25.
Confirmed
Two cities. Dates locked in.
Nonviolence training — New York City
Learn Nonviolent Direct Action
A one-day nonviolence training for organizers, rescuers, and first-timers alike, taught by the people who saved the Ridglan beagles. Register now! Early bird tickets are $15 through July 15.
Rochester
Let's Train Together
An hour from Marshall BioResources' gates. Venue and registration details coming soon.
The series
Four more cities. Dates TBA.
Each summit announces its dates and venue soon — sign up to hear first.
San Francisco
Dates & location TBA.
Chicago
Dates & location TBA.
Denver
Dates & location TBA.
Madison
Where the Ridglan fight was won. Dates & location TBA.
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