EP. 17: Peter & Jenny McQueen

This weeks game changing guests are Peter and Jenny McQueen, an amazing couple from Toronto, Canada who have dedicated their lives to speaking up for animals who are exploited by humans for their flesh, by products and skin.

Ana and I stayed with them whilst we were in Toronto and were so grateful for their amazing hospitality during a very cold few days in Toronto! They are two of the nicest humans we have met, and it’s been a highlight of our time on the road. 

During our stay, Jenny suggested that we attend a cow save vigil in Toronto. This will forever be something burned into mine and Ana’s memory. An experience I think all people can learn from just by watching. Experiencing the sounds, smells and exchanging eye contact with these animals is powerful and something a video cannot provide. We later attended a pig save event in Burlington ON two days later. It’s not a warm and fuzzy experience, however it is only a couple of hours out of our day, to bare witness and see these animals in their last moments.

In this conversation we cover:

- Peter’s background, growing up in Ontario, Canada.

- Jenny’s background, growing up in Liverpool, England.

- How they both met.

- Peter’s decision to go vegetarian.

- Jenny’s work growing the animal activist scene in the UK.

- What it was like for Jenny to move from Liverpool to Toronto.

- The ongoing court case for saving a pig.

+ More!

 A big thank you to Jenny and Peter for having us and for coming on the show! I hope you enjoy the conversation.

You can find them on Instagram at @peaceful.peter and @jennyveganmcqueen