Hello!

[Adloud]

Hi!

I'm very glad I found this forum, I hope I learn a bit more about veganism and hopefully engage in some meaningful conversation.
I'm trying to reduce my animal product consumption, for environmental and ethical reasons. I'm interested in a fact-based approach to veganism.

Right now I'm basically fully convinced as for the moral justification for veganism. My two only problems are:
1. Dog ownership - I own a dog from a breeder and I know it's frowned upon in the vegan community;
2. Accepting food made with animal products - refusing meals made by my family would result in severe conflicts, none of which I am ready to face yet;

I would be very grateful for any responses.
Take care!

[brimstoneSalad]

Hi Adloud, welcome!

1. What's done is done; nobody will fault you for buying a dog before you knew better. If you get another dog I would recommend that you adopt your next dog if possible.

2. As long as this isn't a regular thing (e.g. just holidays?) isn't not a big issue. What might work is asking for smaller portions over time. We might be able to give you other tips too, since a lot of us have been through it.

Glad you joined, I hope that helps.

[Red]

Hey Adloud, welcome to the forums!
Good work on reducing, you gotta start somewhere. Feel free to ask us anything about continuing your vegan journey.

[Adloud]

Thank you for your replies!

I think I will open more threads about my specific concerns, to keep the forum tidy and because I have quite a lot to say on (and have my mind changed about) certain topics.

[Jebus]

Welcome Adloud. It seems like you are well on your way to becoming vegan.

I think I will open more threads about my specific concerns, to keep the forum tidy and because I have quite a lot to say on (and have my mind changed about) certain topics.

Good idea.