Warm Hearts, Wet Noses, and the Questions We Can't Ignore

Join NAVS for a free, virtual discussion inspired by the book Lab Dog*, a compassionate and timely exploration of dog use in research, written by Melanie D.G. Kaplan.

Thoughtful Storytellers. Real Experiences. Open Discussion.

This conversation was created for people who feel caught in the middle — who value science, care deeply about animals, and are looking for a way to think clearly without being pulled into polarized narratives.

Each storyteller brings lived experience from inside research, journalism, advocacy, and ethical science. Together, they create a space that is:

• Curious rather than confrontational

• Reflective rather than reactive