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The first time I met Sarah Mehra, we sat and talked on her couch while her two dogs, Willow and Dolly, took turns “asking” me for attention. My kind of visit! Sarah was a corporate lawyer seeking a more meaningful career path, which I admire so much. It also resonated with me, as I myself left the corporate world …

Autumn recently shared something with me that she wrote when she was 10 years old. It was a story about how she ran into “the pig killing place,” picked up a pig, and then ran home with the animal. This did not surprise me one bit. From the moment I met Autumn it was clear she was an animal activist to the core.

I first met Siten Sanghvi in person earlier this year when we had dinner together while I was passing through New Jersey. Two things immediately stood out to me. One is that this steadfast supporter of Mercy For Animals since 2008 and dedicated Compassion Collective member cared deeply about animal protection.

One of the first things I ask about when I meet new Compassion Collective members is their journey to animal protection. Over the years, I have heard so many incredible stories of what brought people to dedicate their lives to helping animals, but Christopher Randall’s has stayed with me …

I am always amazed by the unique supporters who make up the Compassion Collective. Among this stellar group is Deborah Nasmyth, a hero of mine. She is a piano teacher, former competitive bodybuilder, primitive cartoonist, wildlife artist, first responder for a local wildlife rehabilitation center, and …

I love Cheryl Moss’s journey so much and think of her as truly one of the leaders within the Compassion Collective. Cheryl has been a loyal supporter for over three years and a selfless member of the Compassion Collective since the day it was founded—she and I first met in September 2020, when she reached out about wanting to donate all the proceeds from …

Mikael met Mercy For Animals founder Milo Runkle in 2006 as the organization expanded to Chicago. Milo was 22, and Mercy For Animals had already been going strong for seven years, conducting undercover investigations, open rescues, media outreach, and much more. Mikael was immediately impressed with everything Milo was …

Jim Glackin is the definition of a superstar Mercy For Animals supporter. Throughout the years, Jim has shown up for Mercy For Animals in countless ways both big and small, and not just with his longtime financial support. Whether he’s leafleting in the streets of Chicago, …