Summary:
- Legendary TV host Bob Barker remembered for his animal activism and love for animals.
- Barker worked closely with PAWS, a performing animal welfare society, to rescue performing animals and captive wildlife.
- His commitment to animal welfare remained strong, and he used his platform to advocate for spaying and neutering pets.
- Barker's partnership with PAWS co-founders led to support for legislative initiatives and creating a better environment for animals.
- The passing of Bob Barker is a significant loss for the animal advocacy community worldwide.
Tributes continue to pour in for legendary TV host Bob Barker, who was well known for his animal activism. His love for animals took center stage in his life.
For nearly 50 years, America welcomed this iconic voice into living rooms. Bob Barker was beloved for his television career, but away from the camera, he was a dedicated animal rights advocate. He worked closely with the performing animal welfare society known as PAWS, starting from the late 80s. While initially focused on rescuing performing animals, the non-profit expanded its efforts to rescue captive wildlife worldwide. Barker's commitment to animal welfare remained strong, even at the cost of losing gigs due to his strong beliefs. He used his platform to advocate for spaying and neutering pets.
Barker's partnership with the co-founders of PAWS, Nancy Burnett and Ed Stewart, was admirable. He consistently supported initiatives like legislation and creating a better environment for animals at PAWS' ARC 2000 Sanctuary.
The passing of Bob Barker is a significant loss for PAWS and the global animal advocacy community. His legacy as a passionate animal rights advocate will continue to inspire generations to come.