An EVEN Exclusive Interview with Patrick McDonnell
He is the creator of the daily comic strip MUTTS, syndicated since 1994, which appears in more than 700 newspapers across 20 countries. McDonnell has won numerous awards for both his artistry and for his activism in animal welfare. Peanuts
creator, Charles Schulz, called MUTTS “one of the best comic strips of all time.”…
….EVEN: Who was an influential person in your life earlier on
that led you to veganism?
Patrick: It’s very helpful to have a partner who is part of your
food journey. Karen has always been my support. Another major
influence was our dog, Earl. He reminded me every day that all
life is sacred and deserving of compassion and respect. To quote
my friend, poet Daniel Ladinsky:
“Love is respecting the beings who can’t speak, and treating them as if they could.”…
