Megan Blake www.meganblake.com Megan Blake is a Pet Expert on, hosts, segment produces and writes for Animal Attractions TV, the #1 Pet Series on PBS and winner of two Tellys and an Honorable Mention at the Genesis Awards presented by the Humane Society of the US. She is a pet columnist for Dog’s Life Magazine. Megan has rescued and worked with animals all her life and now has six living with her: two cats, two dogs, and two horses.
		Phyllis Botti Phyllis Botti is involved with several rescue organizations, and has personally saved and fostered many dogs. She is co-host of an internet radio show titled Animal Rescue: Where to go, what to do, how to help!. Her motto is "One animal…one day at a time."
		Daniel DiCriscio www.myspace.com/danieldicriscio Daniel DiCriscio is a Celebrity Hairstylist, Image Consultant, and TV Personality known for his work with Paula Jones, Pamela Anderson, Anna Nicole Smith, and a myriad of other high profile clients. More recently known for his famous YouTube video with Bruno (Sacha Baron Cohen) from Da Ali G Show & "Bruno" The Movie, as well as his many arguments with Bobby Trendy on TMZ & the Emmy winning Cristina's Court. He also has a new show on VH1 called "Greenhouse" coming out soon, and most recently made a guest appearance on the new season of Bravo's, the "Real Housewives of Orange County". Daniel is the Vice President of Cat Cause Foundation, and his heart is very much into helping the animal community (dogs, cats, etc). Daniel has been an active part of Pet Food Poisoning and UCLA Vivasection protests and recently was a celebrity model for a charity event to help raise money for the ASPCA, and was invited as a celebrity guest at The Nation Animal Rights Conference2009. Daniel does his part in the cat community, and rescues, rehabilitates, and places cats in good homes.
		Sarah Larson Sarah Larson is a model who has been the face of Christian Audigier dresses. She's one of People Magazine 2008's 100 Most Beautiful People in the World, and a winner of NBC's Fear Factor. After rescuing her four adopted cats, Sarah knows the love animals bring to one’s home. She wants to help promote animal adoptions knowing there are so many animals in urgent need of loving forever homes.
		Kate Linderwww.katelinder.com Kate Linder began portraying Esther Valentine on CBS’ “The Young and the Restless,” the #1 rated soap opera, over 27 years ago. In 2005, Linder was elected Governor of Daytime Programming Peer Group for the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences and is currently serving a second term. On April 10, 2008, Linder received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
		Laura Nativo & Preston Casanova www.prestonsplanet.com After starring in CBS' Greatest American Dog, actress/producer Laura Nativo's life has officially gone to the dogs! Laura & Preston host a live, interactive show for dog lovers Monday nights on TheStream.tv... and Preston is set to star in his own feature film! In their time off-screen, Laura is passionate about the importance of the human-animal bond. Together, Laura & Preston volunteer with incredible charities like In Defense of Animals, Best Friends Animal Society... and have recently founded their own animal-assisted therapy organization, The Pawtastics.
		Barbara Niven www.barbaraniven.com Barbara Niven is definitely living her dreams! She's one of Hollywood's busiest Film and TV actresses, and served on the National Board of Directors for the Screen Actors Guild. She’s a huge animal advocate and works hard to rescue and network animals to help them find their miracle. She is also a popular motivational speaker who loves to inspire others, and says she is living proof that anyone can make his or her dreams come true no matter what they are. Her motto is: "Don’t settle for less than wonderful in your life! And don’t give up five minutes before the miracle."
		Monique Powell www.moniquepowell.com Formerly the singer of the international platinum selling Epic/Sony Records band, "Save Ferris", Monique Powell's voice has also appeared on albums for Hillary Duff, The Used, and Atreyu. Monique has a special interest in creating awareness of the misunderstanding towards pit bulls and other poorly portrayed breeds and is the happy guardian of her own two pit bull rescues.
		Larry Sullivan Larry Sullivan is an actor (CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Grey’s Anatomy, The Secret Life of the American Teenager, 24) who is always working to improve the lives of animals. He was a major force in the campaign to pass Proposition 2 in the State of California. For his invaluable work on the campaign, he was awarded the 2008 HSUS Leadership Award from The Humane Society of the United States. Larry lives in Los Angeles and is the proud guardian of two rescued dogs and two rescued cats.
		Mariana Tosca www.mtosca.com Mariana Tosca is an Ovation award winning actor (Christmas in the Clouds, So I Married An Axe Murderer, The Doors, I Knew A Girl Named Hollywood) and social activist who lectures on issues of Animal Protection, as well as the Role of the Artist in Social Change Throughout History. She serves as Chief Animal Welfare Advisor to Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio) and is the International Spokesperson for In Defense of Animals. She is a member of the Advisory Board for Born Free USA, Voice for the Animals Foundation and ElephantVoices. She serves on the Board of Directors of the Alliance Repertory Company, the Group Repertory Theatre, Theatre East, the MET Theatre and is a member of Women in Film and Mensa International. Mariana founded Canine Cinema®, a production company which volunteers its services to animal shelters in Los Angeles, creating live action films of dogs that are available for adoption. These efforts have increased the adoption rate in those shelters by 300%. “Mariana also serves on the Board of TheTenDollarClub.org which funds poverty alleviation projects around the world. To date they have undertaken 70 projects in 56 countries providing life changing services for thousands of people in underdeveloped countries.”

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