Karen Halligan

Dr. Karen Halligan, a devoted pet owner and respected veterinarian, has developed a distinguished veterinary medical career while gaining acclaim as a national spokesperson for animals. She has appeared on Live with Kelly and Mark (1988), ABC, NBC, FOX, Animal Planet, Animal Rescue 911, and HGTV, and is a sought-after television pet health expert as well as a featured spokesperson for pet nutrition companies. The driving force behind this challenging and demanding career path is Dr. Halligan's lifelong commitment to animal welfare and pet owner education. She is currently the Director of Veterinary Services at the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Los Angeles (spcaLA), where she oversees the health and well-being of all the shelter animals and routinely performs surgical procedures. In addition, she is considered an expert in animal cruelty cases, having successfully won judgments in many court cases. Dr. Halligan is also the author of the book, "Doc Halligan's What E