Liz Wheeler
Co-Founder
Secondhand Stories Chicken Sanctuary
Liz Wheeler is a passionate animal advocate who is dedicated to inspiring compassion for
animals. She has completed a certificate in Animal Welfare from Thompson Rivers University
and a certification in Anthrozoology at the University of Windsor. Liz is the co-founder of
Secondhand Stories Chicken Sanctuary, which aims to inspire compassion for chickens through rescue, education and advocacy. Liz dedicates her life to animals, and when she's not working or focused on the chickens, she finds new ways to advocate for animal rights to various levels of government. Her enthusiasm for connecting people and animals has led her to a career as a fundraiser in the not-for-profit animal protection sector. She has worked at the Ottawa Humane Society, Humane Canada (Canadian Federation of Humane Societies), and is currently the Philanthropy Manager at Faunalytics.
Session: Advocating for Improved Veterinary Care and Structural Reform in Animal Systems
