Carolyn has engaged in animal welfare work for many years. She has spearheaded various animal welfare projects in Philadelphia improving the comfort of animals while in the shelter through specialized housing, increasing adoptions through community programs, making low-cost spay/neuter available to low income city residents and helping create a high volume spay/neuter clinic for feral cats in the city. Carolyn learned of Animal Alliance through their work as a Philadelphia Animal Control rescue partners, became involved in 2005 and joined the board of directors in 2010. She is owned by her 5 rescues who allow her to reside in their Philadelphia home.