Dr. Carol Anne Morgan cared deeply for the welfare of all animals and advocated tirelessly on their behalf, offering enduring inspiration to her many colleagues, friends, and family. As a veterinarian, she worked with both companion and farm animals in emergency and general practices across Ontario and British Columbia. Her lived experience, and her personal struggle with the daily conflicts and welfare dilemmas faced by veterinarians, ultimately inspired her to pursue graduate studies focused on moral decision-making in veterinary medicine.

Carol’s contributions to animal welfare were widely recognized. She received the 2011 CFHS Frederic McGrand Award for Excellence in Animal Welfare, the 2012 CVMA Humane Award, and the 2014 BC SPCA Lifetime Achievement Award. Though she had hoped to accomplish even more, Carol passed away far too soon in November 2015 at the age of 51 following a battle with cancer.

In her honour, a fund has been established with the Animal Welfare Foundation of Canada (AWFC): the Dr. Carol Morgan Memorial Award (CMMA). Donations to this fund support Carol’s vision of a veterinary profession rooted in ethical practice and dedicated to improving the welfare of all animals.

Guided always by principles of justice and equality, Carol brought exceptional clarity to ethical issues, making her a beloved mentor and teacher to the many veterinary and animal welfare colleagues who still miss her guidance. Her legacy in veterinary ethics and animal welfare will continue through this award, which provides opportunities for practicing veterinarians in Canada to pursue continuing education and training in ethics and animal welfare.