MUTTS© creator Patrick McDonnell: A voice for animals

MUTTS© creator Patrick McDonnell discusses his love for animals and the ways in which he advocates for them in his popular comic strip, as well as through his work with The Humane Society of the United States. Tour his home studio, meet his companion animals, and hear how he provides a voice for animals with his inspiring and creative illustrations. "A lot of animals on this planet have it really tough and don't deserve it. Anything I can do to speak for them and get the word out...that's why I feel like I'm here."
Patrick McDonnell is the award-winning creator of the comic strip MUTTS©, which is celebrating its 25th year and appears in over 700 newspapers in 22 countries. He is an international advocate for animals and pet adoption, has produced 10 picture books and received a Caldecott Honor for his biography of Jane Goodall. McDonnell’s play on Jane Goodall was nominated for five Helen Hayes Awards. He has collaborated with author Eckhart Tolle on “Guardians of Being: Spiritual Teaching from Our Dogs and Cats” and on a book of poetry with Daniel Ladinsky that centers on the MUTTS© characters and the bond we have with our four-legged family members. He was included in PBS’ Shelter Me with MUTTS© comic strips based on his observances working with staff at the Animal Care Centers of NYC, was an HSUS board member, and currently serves on the boards of the Fund for Animals and Charles M. Schulz Museum.
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[@deepalmer3960]

I love what you do, Mr. McDonnell. Thank you for your inspiration and for teaching people out there...God bless you always.

[@leilabarrera3824]

Lots of love and hugs for Mr.Patrick and to all of you amazing people .Thank you .

[@precioustraveler]

Thank you for this lovely profile of Patrick ❤

[@annemariegraff2743]

Love love 👍👍❤❤❤😘😘🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️

[@marthafrancisco8149]

What a lovely, talented, kind, person. I have always loved Mutts, even more so now!

[@kathleeneagan5733]

Thank you "Mutts" comic strip for ensuring that I smile every day, even now!

[@veganforlife1203]

Thank you so much for rescuing animals♥

[@aprilthompson3041]

I read Mutt’s every day! Animals are the greatest!

[@susannewilliamsson8339]

There are no people who I admire and respect more.. Any case of animal cruelty theese guys are there, seing it, living it and rescues all of them in desperate need of help. I really loves his drawings and message in his books..

[@seductivelady55seductivela34]

Wow this guy has great heart of gold when it comes to animals .Yes i agree the organisations for cruelty to our furbabies r brilliant just amazin work they do .

[@lunkis3233]

Amazing man he is a hero ❤️ Humane Society you are The best ❤️

[@giannaemily8459]

I still remember picking up one of his books in my elementary schools book fair 💕

[@Jazna1]

Guard Dog is free! Have been following Mutts for years but the most recent story has been lovely. Thank for releasing Guard Dog and I hope he gets adopted by adorable little Doozy and her mom.

[@barryobongo8833]

loved it

[@eroane]

❤❤❤❤❤ I’m just now collecting Mutts comics and love that Patrick is vegan…^_______< Keep gong Patrick!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@LoneWolfZakuro14]

I love Mutts! So excited to see this in my feed, and so excited for the movie!!

[@amenandhis7kids724]

A legend

[@sophietoon3113]

Very sweet.

[@TamiGoldmann]

I love this! ❤️❤️

[@caterina9093]

Fantastico...!👏👏❤️❤️

[@linebelanger6550]

Love you animals lovers. They need you❤️❤️❤️

[@miaulia5768]

Happy new year 2020 animal lovers!

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[@dinaeduplessis6279]

I can’t believe I was the first to like the video

[@tiffanynguyen7277]

At first I thought his name was Patrick McDonald

[@amenandhis7kids724]

Lol cringe

[@PossumGod12]

First

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Alfredo Rock-Flores ?