Randy Grim, founder and owner of Stray Rescue, has called national attention to the scourge of abandoned dogs. His award-winning work has been featured in national media from People magazine to The Today Show, and is credited with changing dog welfare legislation. He lives in St. Louis, Missouri.
Melinda Roth, author of the bestselling From Baghdad, With Love, profiled Randy Grim in the book, The Man Who Talked to Dogs. She lives outside Chicago with her family, including two rescued dogs.