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 23–26.
Confirmed
Two cities. Dates locked in.
Leadership summit — New York City
Learn How to Lead
Organizers, rescuers, and first-timers in one room. You'll learn nonviolence training, political lobbying, and community organizing from the people who saved the Ridglan beagles. Venue announced soon — apply and buy tickets now!
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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