Kristin Dunn

Kristin Dunn

Kristin Dunn is the founder of the Saint Francis Institute for Animals, a nonprofit organization that helps U.S. Catholics create a more compassionate world for all creatures. Her background is in nonprofit development and communications, and she is passionate about the intersection between her Catholic faith and the protection of animals. She lives in Austin, Texas.

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Catskill Animal Sanctuary communications manager Veronica Finnegan shares a tender moment with Michael the turkey, rescued from the street outside a local turkey farm just before Thanksgiving. (Courtesy of Catskill Animal Sanctuary)

This year, put compassion on the Thanksgiving dinner menu

We owe it to animals, ourselves and our planet to consider the pain and suffering we force other animals to endure for our benefit. What can we do to prevent their plight? Thanksgiving is a great time to start.

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