Dr. Allyson Dallmann is a retired veterinarian and long-time advocate against animal cruelty. For 17 years she owned a veterinary clinic in Littleton, Colorado. She enjoys walking her collie, Heather, spending time with her husband Jim and her parents. Hobbies include yoga, paddle boarding and cycling.
Allyson’s advocacy began at age 10, while shopping with her mom. She asking the perfume saleswoman if the product was tested on animals. The saleswoman had no idea about the Draize Test, but thanks to Allyson she learned that day.
Her passion for wolves, all wildlife and nature is palpable. These sentient beings deserve respect, protection and liberty to enjoy life without human intervention. Wolves and other animals are victims of human cruelty and ignorance. Brave people defend victims, they don’t victimize. She is grateful for wise people who coexist with and speak up for wildlife.
Allyson believes it is vital for people to see that non-human animals feel pain, sorrow, stress, joy, love, compassion, and that they depend on their families as we do. In order to facilitate humanity becoming humane toward our species as well as others, we have to stop downplaying the intrinsic as well as extrinsic values of “other”. As long as people deny suffering or turn a blind eye, there will be abuse of every kind.
