Dr. Kwane Stewart
- The Street Vet
- 2023 CNN Hero of the Year
- Author of the bestselling novel What It Takes to Save a Life
In Person-Fee 🛈
Fee Range
$10,000 - $15,000
Virtual Fee:
$10,000 - $15,000
Travels From
California
Kwane Stewart Speaker Biography
A graduate from the renowned Colorado State University Veterinary Program, Dr. Kwane Stewart has been a California practicing veterinarian for over 22 years. He has worked in nearly every part of the profession - honing his clinical and business expertise. Many years ago during a five-year tenure as a shelter veterinarian in a struggling, depressed area of California, Dr. Kwane began to form a true understanding for those who struggle to afford health care for their pets.
Over the past 10 years, Kwane has quietly volunteered his time traveling city streets of California giving free veterinary services to the pets of individuals experiencing homelessness.
“For the past decade, I've been passionately motivated to impact the lives of pets and people experiencing homelessness. When I have spare time or if I happen to be driving home and see a pet and owner in need, I offer some assistance. A quick check-up for the pet, maybe some medication or food...it isn't a lot but sometimes giving a little can make all the difference. During my time volunteering, I've experienced some of the most genuine stories of love, compassion, struggle, and hope, and learned a lot along the way. For example, it is estimated that anywhere from 10%-25% of people experiencing homelessness have a pet. This work has been life-changing and truly inspiring, but has also come with many challenges. Some of the pets I come across need treatment, sometimes life-saving treatment, that can be very costly and it's hard to say ‘no’ to a pet that’s truly in need. That is why we started Project Street Vet - to shine a light on these stories and encourage others to give back a little, too.”
Dr. Kwane estimates that he has cared for over 1,000 pets through volunteer work prior to 2020, when Project Street Vet was formed. Today, he continues to lead the Project Street Vet mission with his inspirational message of “no judgment, just help” and hopes our growing team can continue to find and care for these families. You can listen to more of his personal story and journey here. In addition to his work at Project Street Vet, he also serves as a Fetch Pet Insurance Veterinary Advisory Board member which provides guidance, recommendations, and feedback to Fetch Pet Insurance based on frontline perspectives as leaders in the veterinary field, and Fear Free’s Chief Veterinary Professional Relations Officer.
Delivering Kindness: The Healing Power of Pets and Compassion
In a world where life’s uncertainties can leave people displaced, unhoused, and struggling to break the cycle of homelessness, one constant source of comfort remains—our pets. For many individuals experiencing homelessness, their pets are more than just companions; they are lifelines, offering love, protection, and purpose in the face of adversity.
Dr. Kwane Stewart, founder of Project Street Vet, shares heartwarming and eye-opening stories from the front lines of his mission to provide veterinary care to pets of people experiencing homelessness. With an estimated 58,000 to 145,000 pet parents experiencing homelessness in America, the need for compassion and support has never been greater. In this inspiring keynote, Dr. Stewart explores the deep bond between humans and animals, the resilience of those who care for their pets before themselves, and the power of kindness to transform lives—both human and animal alike.
Attendees will leave with a renewed sense of empathy, an understanding of the challenges faced by these often-overlooked communities, and actionable ways to make a difference through awareness, donations, and advocacy. This talk is a testament to the belief that kindness, in its purest form, has the ability to heal, uplift, and create lasting change.
