Vidal Pooran graduated with a BSc. in Mechanical Engineering from UWI before joining the Trinidad and Tobago Defense force which included one year of training with the Royal Air Force at Cranwell. He later left the TTDF to better serve his country by pursuing his calling as an animal rights activist and believes that animal understanding and compassion is the key to bettering life. He is currently finishing his Bachelor of Law degree to better equip himself in his battle for justice, fairness and equality.