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The Pledge Wall below shows the personal messages from vegans who have taken the Vegan Pledge.

Vegan Pledge

Vegan diet

I ensure that my diet consists wholly of plant foods, with no products derived from animals.

Vegan way of living

I do not use or consume, as far as is possible and practicable, any products of animal exploitation, for clothing, cosmetics, entertainment or any other purpose.

Vegan principles

I adhere to the principle that our fellow animals have the right to be treated with respect and justice and should not be commodified or treated as property.

Pledge Wall

Julie
, 
TAS

Vegan for the sake of other animals and the planet.

Pledge #467
Anne
, 
TAS

I will always be vegan ,so the animals wont be hurt.

Pledge #1299
Hayley
, 
NSW

May all beings be happy, healthy and and free. Give love. Receive love. Be love. I pledge that I will not contribute to the harming of animals for my own consumption or use.

Pledge #606
Lucy
, 
VIC

Animals do not deserve to be tortured and slaughtered for human use.

Pledge #805
Vanessa
, 
SA

I believe that all animals should be treated with love, compassion, kindness and respect. They are not property or commodities to be used, abused and exploited.

Pledge #719
Renata
, 
QLD

Been vegan pledging for 24 years now and it will continue as long as I am breathing on this earth.

Pledge #489
Michael McNally
, 
NSW

It was 17 years ago that I made a lifelong pledge to be vegan. Veganism was the logical choice for me as someone who opposes all forms of oppression. It made no sense to neglect animals in my consideration that no one should ever be harmed or exploited.

Michael McNally - President, Vegan NSW

Pledge #237
Delphi
, 
NSW

Committing to veganism means that I'm aligning my actions with my values. Treat others how you wish to be treated: with respect and dignity, not exploited, abused or murdered).

Pledge #1448
Jacqui

I am very against animal abuse and killing and it's a big bonus that a WFPB diet is very healthy and if we stopped animal agriculture we would help rectify the environmental degradation of the planet.

Pledge #981
Bernard
, 
QLD

For the souls we share this ride with.

Pledge #751
Rose
, 
NSW

Humanity will be free when we free the animals.

Pledge #1430
Maria
, 
VIC

Animals are people!

Pledge #1055
Allison
, 
NSW

All animals are feeling and thinking beings.

Pledge #1162
Kris
, 
SA

Stop animal r*pe.

Pledge #1451
Jethro
, 
TAS

I am responsible for my own actions and I pledge to let compassion, kindness and empathy guide my actions.

Pledge #249
Shannon
, 
VIC

Forever and always vegan! There is no other option ethically, morally or soulfully!

Pledge #622
Lorraine
, 
QLD

Kindness, fairness, justice.

Pledge #1319
Peter
, 
VIC

I pledge to protect the rights, interests, well-being and lives of all animals to the best of my abilities.

Pledge #637
Silva
, 
vic

Vegan - because why it's the right thing to do. I've been vegan since 2011 and there's no other way for me to live.

Pledge #18
Lynette
, 
qld

I don't like animals being exploited in any way.

Pledge #23
Alison
, 
SA

To prevent animal cruelty and for the planet's health.

Pledge #788
Derry
, 
NSW

Veganism makes sense from hard headed economic viewpoint, it causes way less environmental damage and above all, it means compassionate treatment of fellow creatures.

Pledge #1252
Tabetha
, 
WA

I don't believe humans have the right to abuse and take the lives of animals. The environmental benefits are a bonus but my focus is the animals!

Pledge #919
Natalie
, 
NSW

I've been vegan for a while now, best thing I've done. Support Vegan Australia.

Pledge #151
Callan
, 
NSW

Personal choices aren't personal if they have a victim.

Pledge #1077
Susan
, 
QLD

Animals are here for their own purposes, not to be used as commodities by humans! I pledge to share information about veganism wherever possible!

Pledge #1009
Bec
, 
QLD

For the animals and our planet (our home), vegan forever.

Pledge #111
Claudia
, 
ACT

I am fully committed to this initiative. I have been vegan for the past 5 years and will be for the rest of my life. Animals must have the right to live on our planet freely and peacefully.

Pledge #329
Vegan Easy
, 
vic

We're proud to be partnered with Vegan Australia and will continue to promote veganism as the ethical, rational and earth friendly way of being that it is.

Pledge #59
Melissa
, 
vic

Staying hopeful for a kinder future.

Pledge #8
Taz
, 
VIC

If I can survive without torturing and murdering other creatures then why wouldn't I? I would never wish pain on other beings so why would I pay for others to do it for me.

Pledge #1086
Neil
, 
VIC

For an equitable, sustainable, vibrant world for all, just as nature intended.

Pledge #179
Jules
, 
vic

Vegan for life because it makes perfect sense for all of us.

Pledge #28
Cass
, 
QLD

Better for the planet, better for us.

Pledge #1303
Carolyn
, 
VIC

We are all vegan in our hearts anyway!

Pledge #171
Shelley
, 
WA

To me, veganism means self health (body and mind) and compassion for animals and our beautiful ecosystem.

Pledge #1279
Keith
, 
SA

Hardly a day goes by without me giving thanks for the changes becoming vegan has brought into my life.

Pledge #139
Calliope
, 
VIC

I'm vegan because I love all living things. When I got into philosophy, I found that I can't love animals and call myself morally consistent if I still ate them. It just makes sense, and I'm happier now too. There's no world where I stop, I don't want to.

Pledge #1004
Rebecca
, 
QLD

I'm 52 & since I was 11 years old I stopped eating all animals because it shattered my heart and soul that animals were being murdered by humans then eaten. Humans should protect and cherish all animals.

Pledge #1438
Ruby
, 
NSW

This Christmas I'm minimising harm and setting a good example for others by sharing delicious, nutritious vegan food!

Pledge #346
Vicki
, 
SA

Because I believe we need to care about all animals and our planet.

Pledge #812
Mark
, 
VIC

Vegan for the planet, health and the animals.

Pledge #173
Lance
, 
VIC

For the animals and the planet - why being vegan is important to me.

Pledge #1063
Michelle
, 
VIC

All for the beautiful animals on this planet.

Pledge #199
Ashleigh
, 
QLD

I want to live in a world where animals are seen as sentient beings and protected from harm.

Pledge #949
Shannon

I've been fighting since I was eight for the animals. They deserve their own lives.

Pledge #289
Olga
, 
QLD

Being alive on this planet is an incredible gift. We should not be entitled to take that gift from any other loving being.

Pledge #1000
Thamara
, 
WA

Love and respect for all living beings.

Pledge #1449
Mark
, 
SA

We can all live healthy and happy lives, without being systematically cruel to animals.

Pledge #762
Claire
, 
NSW

To stop animal suffering - we have no right to inflict pain and death on other living creatures.

Pledge #433
Carly
, 
SA

Veganism is the only way to evolve to a healthy life and planet. Cruelty-free and equality for all species!

Pledge #1301
Kathryn
, 
NSW

The best decision I have ever made. I only wish I made it sooner.

Pledge #278
Margaret
, 
QLD

Respecting all animals have a right to live in peace, whether in the wild or as a companion family member with humans.

Pledge #269
Trish
, 
NSW

As a lifelong vegan of 68 years, I pledge that I and my family of seven strictly follow a vegan lifestyle and will never deviate from that path. We believe we are equal to all animals and believe all are entitled to respect, consideration and autonomy.

Pledge #405
Darryl
, 
SA

I affirm that I will always be vegan and a voice for the animals.

Pledge #217
Olivia
, 
VIC

To quote Edgar's Mission "If we could live happy and healthy lives without harming others, why wouldn't we?" I am not above others and every sentient being deserves to live as much as I do.

Pledge #1061
Murray
, 
NSW

Our earth needs more vegans.

Pledge #102
Marilyn
, 
SA

All animals feel pain and emotions, like humans. We need to give them a voice. Let them live their lives free.

Pledge #1442
Tracy
, 
VIC

I pledge to be vegan for the rest of my life. I wish to use my knowledge and philosophy to educate others on this way of living. Plus all the other points obtained in the pledge. Warm Regards, Tracy

Pledge #272
Nicola
, 
WA

I care deeply about the welfare of animals as sentient beings and view their harm and exploitation in the same way I would towards humans. Animals have a right to a peaceful existence in the same way we expect for people.

Pledge #235
Denise
, 
VIC

For the animals. 1st, 2nd and 3rd. To quote Gary L Francione: 'The idea that we have the right to inflict suffering and death on other sentient beings for the trivial reasons of palette pleasure and fashion, is morally repugnant historically'.

Pledge #1195
Mohan
, 
NSW

Till the end of my days.

Pledge #424
Daniel
, 
TAS

Veganism is the future!

Pledge #501
Annemarie
, 
NSW

Because I will not be a party to the brutal treatment and killing of billions of sentient beings with her we share the planet.

Pledge #1048
Suzie
, 
VIC

For the animals ALWAYS!

Pledge #950
Linda
, 
NSW

Kindness shouldn't kill, and it's great for human health and longevity. Plant based lifestyle enhances all your senses and sense of self.

Pledge #904
Sam
, 
QLD

12 years vegan. Happier, healthier and my life doesn't cause harm

Pledge #252
Louise
, 
VIC

Being a vegan for me is about animal justice welfare and love. I will never eat them, wear them or use them.

Pledge #1389
Scott
, 
SA

I was a very sick teen with IBS. I discovered that eating vegan was better for my health. I have been vegan for 11 years. It is one of those decisions that is a winfinity: better for your health, better for the animals and better for the environment.

Pledge #863
Kristal
, 
TAS

7 and a half years now and the only regret is I didnt do it sooner!

Pledge #1314
Chris
, 
VIC

Being vegan is important to me because of animals.

Pledge #733
Cathy
, 
QLD

Do it for the animals.

Pledge #1394
Lesley
, 
VIC

Knowing that my choices are going towards helping save innocent animals from dying.

Pledge #1036
Jocelyn
, 
QLD

I will live no other way, and will be proactive in supporting animal rights.

Pledge #1002
Jenni
, 
QLD

I grew up in rural areas and as a child I couldn't understand why humans ate animals. As an adult I pledge to contribute to a world of kindness, do no harm, without cruelty.

Pledge #373
Andy
, 
NSW

I'm doing my best! Be as vegan as you can!

Pledge #1255
Jennifer
, 
wa

Vegan for the planet and the animals and for life.

Pledge #69
Ingrid
, 
NSW

In a world where you can be anything, be kind.

Pledge #896
Kasia
, 
VIC

The most important thing I've ever done. All life is equal.

Pledge #800
Nadia
, 
NT

I'm vegan for the animals. I want my choices to be kind always.

Pledge #905
Susan
, 
QLD

I promise to live out my remaining days following the vegan philosophy and that I will do whatever I can to try to make the world a better place for all animals.

Pledge #138
Jay
, 
QLD

We don't need to eat animals. We can survive without it.

Pledge #753
Dennis
, 
WA

Living with purpose is important to me because I know that that's the right thing to do by the animals, and not wanting to just be a good sheeple and do what I'm told!

Pledge #1017
Wendy
, 
QLD

For the animals and a kinder world!

Pledge #903
Siska
, 
VIC

To do my part to create a present and future where all sentient beings are treated equally, where all sentient beings live in complete freedom, to live their full lives free from ALL human exploitation.

Pledge #1329
Jo
, 
VIC

Have been plant based for so many years and now want to take my pledge to not take another being's life.

Pledge #265
Marissa
, 
VIC

I don't need to harm others to fuel myself.

Pledge #890
Nadja
, 
WA

Just reached my 60th birthday, and celebrating 40+ years as a Vegan4Life.

Pledge #274
Marlene
, 
vic

VEGAN FOR LIFE AND LOVING IT

Pledge #84
Graeme
, 
NSW

I pledge to live my life ensuring that I will not take the lives of any living animals. I will do all I can to protect our planet and everything living on it.

Pledge #398
Bat
, 
VIC

Meat is unnecessary.

Pledge #741
Deborah
, 
QLD

Animals have the right not to be exploited.

Pledge #347
Callan
, 
SA

For the betterment of the planet that we share, and for kindness.

Pledge #1339
Emma
, 
WA

Animals are everything to me.

Pledge #695
June
, 
NSW

Knowing you are saving animals by being vegan is a wonderful way to live.

Pledge #197
Cam
, 
VIC

Been vegan a real long time. The idea of eating animals is repugnant. My diet is healthy and environmentally responsible.

Pledge #789
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