10/06/2025
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Jane Goodall, a true legend and advocate for the voiceless. Her life’s work inspired millions to see animals as individuals worthy of respect, compassion, and care.
“All animals matter. Every animal is an individual just as every human being is an individual, and all are deserving of our respect and our compassion and our care.” – Jane Goodall
Our own Dr. Lucy Spelman, DVM, DACZM, Exotics and Avian Specialist at Ocean State Veterinary Specialists, shared this memory: “Dr. Goodall was one of my heroes and someone I was fortunate to meet several times. Years ago, when my first book, The Rhino with Glue-on Shoes, was published, she wrote a lovely blurb that included the recommendation, ‘This is a delightful book… Buy it and give copies to your friends.’ She also encouraged me to continue my art-science work for wildlife conservation, a path I have continued to this day.” – Dr. Lucy H. Spelman
Dr. Lucy Spelman is a lifelong animal lover, educator, scientist, and writer. A board-certified zoo and wildlife veterinarian, she treats all species. Her experience includes studying and caring for giant otters, giant pandas, and mountain gorillas. In 2015, she founded Creature Conserve, a nonprofit organization dedicated to growing a creative community that combines art and science to cultivate new pathways for wildlife conservation. Her work is based on the idea that complex problems, such as biodiversity loss, climate change, and emerging zoonotic diseases, require multidisciplinary solutions.
We celebrate Dr. Goodall’s incredible legacy and the lasting impact she leaves on the world of animals, conservation, and all of us who continue her mission. 🌍🐾
