With all of the different animal organizations around, why did she create The Ark Trust?
“I wanted an organization that s trying to change minds, not laws. Laws are too difficult and our opposition is too powerful,” Gretchen explained. “The Ark Trust was founded to raise public awareness of animal abuse and exploitation by interacting with the major media to produce works which will show cruelties and abuse. The Genesis Awards, now in its 14th year, is here to nurture and reward people in the industry who have produced works which have thrown a bright spotlight on animal abuse.”You might think The Ark Trust occupies all of Gretchen Wyler s time, but she still works as an actress. Most recently she s played some rather eccentric characters. “I did a Stark Raving Mad where I was the craziest person in the world; Judging Amy where I was an old ballet dancer; and Providence where I was a nosy person. On May 16th I ll be guest starring on Chicken Soup, seen on the Pax Net.”She s also the mother of Mocha, an 8-year-old poodle mix adopted at 7 (from Pet Orphans), and has 4 cats t
