Those who knew Doris Day and worked with her described a charismatic and passionate personality determined to make a difference in the lives of animals.
HSUS: ‘Legendary actress and singer Doris Day has died at age 97, her foundation said Monday… Day’s career placed her among America’s sweethearts throughout the ’40s, ’50s and ’60s… Doris Day didn’t just love animals — she was one of the first celebrities to recognize that star power could be used to advocate for change. A trailblazer in many respects, Day was one of the very first stars to become what is now known as a “celebvocate,” using her name, voice and ability to command the attention of adoring fans to champion the cause of animal welfare…
In the 1970s, Day became a founding member of the organization Actors and Others for Animals. She then founded the Doris Day Pet Foundation in 1978, now known as the Doris Day Animal Foundation. Day then went on to create the Doris Day Animal League (DDAL) in 1987. DDAL is still a successful national nonprofit citizen’s lobbying organization today, dedicated to protecting animals through policy initiatives, education and corporate engagement… Those who knew Day and worked with her described a charismatic and passionate personality determined to make a difference in the lives of animals’. SOURCE…
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