& DANIEL DICRISCIO HEATHER S. MICHAELS
DD: Did you have pets while you were a child growing up? HM: I’ve always had pets growing up, since I was a baby in my crib. My folks brought home a puppy when I was a newborn and that dog was my protector and my best friend. Dogs are amazing, all of my childhood was spent around family pets. There are many pictures of me with my dog as a child and adorable pictures of him watching over my crib while I slept. Fella (a miniature schnauzer) was my the first family dog when I was a baby. Then, Brutus another (miniature schnauzer), and then, Maxwell, yet ANOTHER miniature schnauzer. My parents loved this breed. I also loved horses and rode English when I was a young girl. I always loved animals.
some of the fur kids. I’ve set up my foundation for them, and although I am busy with my career in television, I want to find a location for my foundation, so that I can provide a safe haven for more animals, and provide an educational program for children, as they are the future environmentalists and animal advocates. This is how my fundraising campaign will benefit. Daniel, you asked me how I keep it all in line, how I juggle it all .. I’ve been doing a lot of the rescue solo, however we have such an amazing community of advocates and I want to develop a program where more youth is engaged in joining our efforts. I want to build a team of advocates, because together I know we can make a greater difference. I can sure use some help, so please pass the word out Daniel! My fundraising campaign is up and running, and we’re looking for a property that can compliment my vision. DD: What advice can you give to someone who wants to buy a dog? HM: I will always ask peeps to please, ADOPT/RESCUE a dog. Go to the local shelters and meet the quiet ones, the scared ones, the ones that aren’t always the first to be noticed. Meet a senior dog, seniors are amazing. These dogs are all extraordinary, and going to the shelter to meet them, spend some time getting to know them, can make all the difference in the world for that dog. And guess what, you may have just found yourself your bestie - and for that one dog, you will have changed their life. Kitties are also beautiful, loyal, and sweet. Foster is also a great way to get to know a dog and help them acclimate to being in a home once again. Adopt don’t Shop - that’s our motto, which means adopt a dog - go to the shelter, and I promise you, you will fall in love. DD: What are some things to lookout for if someone wants to donate to an animal charity, pet Go fund me, etc? There are some bad ones out there plus some good ones, too. HM: Some things to lookout for when someone wants to donate to an animal charity, is be sure they have a good rapport in the community. Also, very important is that the charity be responsible with the dogs they rescue. Too many 37
DD: I see you do a lot of charity fundraising for dogs and I recently donated to one of them, plus, you do so much more. How do you find the time and keep everything in line? HM: Charitable work is near and dear to my heart and I want to help whenever I can. Philanthropy makes such a difference and the animals, don’t have a voice. We are their voice and spokespeople per se ..so when I can, in between a studio shoot or television broadcast, you can often find me in a dress and heels skipping into the shelter to check on
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