@ematts Vegetarian as of April 1 1991. Vegan diet shortly after that. Vegan as a way of life shortly after that, more than 30 years....after I figured out the non-food part of it. Wasn't nearly as easy then. My first kids, Virginia babies, Aiko and Kiko, needed homes. I was a vegan and AR activist (Virginia Beach area) at the time. Never tried to make them vegan. Cats are carnivores. When we accept the responsibility for their care (yes to that) we must do what is best for them.