About us
I Stand With My Pack is a non-profit organization that aides in the prevention of animal suffering and cruelty through means of education, hands-on field work, fundraising, non-violent protest, legal action, and collaborative efforts with other organizations & governments.
We work to promote compassionate ethics and lifestyles, expose animal cruelty through media platforms, and also to unite individuals and groups to create long-term solutions for a more humane world for all.
I Stand With My Pack is committed to raise awareness through educational outreach & advocacy programs, to work to strengthen people’s connection to and understanding of animals and the natural world, and to work for stronger animal protection laws.
Our ultimate goals is to provide assistance and long term support for animals in need and to strengthen the human-animal bond.
“He who saves a single life, saves the world entire”
Meet Our Members
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Aleksandra Schiffer
Aleksandra Schiffer
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Aleksandra has always envisioned world where animals and humans would live peacefully
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Ellen Ballon Dante
Ellen Ballon Dante
Special Project Advisor
Ellen is a committed animal activist and jewelry designer, and also the founder of the Deity Animal Rescue & Foundation…
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Jenna Hogg
Jenna Hogg
Vice President
Jenna is an outspoken advocate for our planet. In 2011, she graduated from Florida Atlantic
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Taryn Larock
Taryn Larock
Chief Operations Officer
Taryn is a fashion designer, photographer and animal advocate, and is specifically passionate
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Sharon Gomiero
Sharon Gomiero
Chief Creative Officer
Sharon has always had a strong connection with animals and has adopted many throughout her life.
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Zorana Adzic
Zorana Adzic
Ambassador
Zorana grew up in rural Serbia, where she was always able to be around many animals…
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Projects
Polar Bear
Canada is home to roughly 60%….
Cow
While most people believe dairy cows…
Pig
Within the entire food industry, one of the…
Rhino
The word Rhinoceros comes from the greek …
Dolphin
Dolphins are a marine mammal that are found…
Whale
Whales are endangered for many reasons….
Lion
Venerated and celebrated for thousands of years…
Dog
The domesticated dog or Canis lupus familiaris……
Elephant
Elephants are the largest land animal on…
Wolf
Wolves at one point in history roamed…
Horse
At one time horses ran free in large…
Primate
A primate is any mammal that includes humans…
Latest news
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May 19, 20170 CommentsChina currently has no Animal Protection Laws in place, though they have a drafted legislation,…
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May 19, 2017The 7th annual Yulin Dog Meat Festival on June 21st is swiftly approaching and while…
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April 30, 2017Hundreds of thousands of dogs are used and ultimately killed in the most cruel and…
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April 10, 2017THANK YOU Four Paws International, these are the best news in such a long time!…
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April 10, 2017Rhino poaching has officially reached the crisis point, with the killings reaching record highs in…
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April 5, 2017It was magical. We worked hard to put this night together, our very first fundraiser…
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March 31, 2017Finally great news that we have all been waiting for! After three sleepless nights, endless…
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March 29, 2017Horses are high-strung animals with strong “fight or flight” instincts. Under no circumstances can the…
Ambassador
Gia has always felt a deep connection with people from all walks of life, but she has specifically felt a very profound connection with animals. As a little girl, Gia began to rescue any animal in need she would come across without discrimination, from rabbits and birds to cats and dogs, and it was a regular occurrence in her household for Gia to bring new animals home that needed care. Now, at the age of 32, Gia is still seeking ways to give back and to help those in need, and is an outspoken advocate for rights for all people and animals, and is an environmental activist.
Ellen is a committed animal activist and jewelry designer, and also the founder of the Deity Animal Rescue & Foundation, a non-profit rescue organization based in Los Angeles, CA, through which she rescues dogs from high kill shelters, to place them into loving homes, and does not discriminate based on age, breed, health, or ease of placement. Ellen is an outspoken advocate for education on animal welfare issues, and is active in visiting schools and libraries with her rescues in order to inform people about issues such as animal welfare, adopting versus buying animals, and the importance of spaying and neutering pets. Through her rescue work, Ellen has formed strong alliances with multiple other rescues and no kill organizations outside the Los Angeles area, and through these collaborations it has been possible to save more lives by getting the animals out of L.A.’s overcrowded, high kill shelter system, and into safe and reputable rescues in a less overpopulated areas.
Zorana grew up in rural Serbia, where she was always able to be around many animals. She later moved to Los Angeles to work as a model, and while traveling for her work, started helping out organizations in adoption and caring for animals. 
Neva grew up in Puerto Rico, where she got involved with animal rescue at a very young age. She has since worked for many years in organizing large scale spay & neuter clinics in Los Angeles and abroad for homeless animals and low-income pet families, which led her to start her own non profit – I Heart Mutts – to support and create much needed “pop up spay and neuter “ clinics in many global locations. 
Samara grew up surrounded by many different kinds animals in the country in Thunder Bay, Canada, and from a young age felt a strong connection to animals. Her early love for animals came from her parents, who she credits for teaching her from a young age compassion, responsibility, and unconditional love. Samara has always viewed animals as her friends, family, and as equal beings on this planet.
Gaby was born and raised in Los Angeles. As a child, she wasn’t allowed to have pets where she lived, but this was the one thing she always asked and wished for. As an adult, when she was able to have her own dog, this experience allowed her to see the beauty and innocence of animal’s amazing souls.
Lizzette is San Diego native currently living in Vegas.
Tana was born in Indiana, and is a true country girl. Her great-grandfather built a livestock sale barn in the early 1940’s, and it is still family owned & operated. Tana’s first experiences with animals were very unique, as she not only grew up in a family that sold livestock and held exotic animal sales twice a year, which included animals from bears to zebras, ostriches, camels, gazelle, jaguars, and many other kinds of exotic animals, but also because her father is a hunter, and taught her to hunt as a young girl. Growing up, Tana’s parents were skilled equestrians, her father was a roper, and her mother is a barrel racer, so she grew up traveling to rodeos and she literally could ride before she could walk.
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Jenna is an outspoken advocate for our planet. In 2011, she graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a BA in Intercultural & Organizational Communication, a BA in Biological Anthropology with a specialization in Primatology and a minor in Sociology. 
Taryn is a fashion designer, photographer and animal advocate, and is specifically passionate about marine animals, the sea, and habitat conservation. Taryn’s clothing line, Sage Larock, was founded on her own principles of high environmental and social welfare standards, the refusal to use any fur or animal skins, or materials that contribute to deforestation. 
Bonnie-Jill is the first and only female NBA scout for the Los Angeles Lakers, and currently a reporter for FOX Sports and BBC Sports. She has been a cheerleader for the Golden State Warriors, San Francisco 49ers and the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. 
Sharon has always had a strong connection with animals and has adopted many throughout her life. It wasn’t until Sharon became committed to her spiritual practice that it actually resonated within her that she wanted to be involved in protecting all animals. 
Tal Navarro: grew up in Northern Israel, where her family still lives. She grew up in a family that loves animals, and she had many dogs from a very young age, and her father also has a horse stable. Tal’s family gave a love and respect for animals to their children, and taught Tal and her sisters to help homeless stray animals and the importance of fostering and finding them adoptive homes. Tal has 2 sisters, one who is a veterinarian, and both are vegans.
Aleksandra has always envisioned world where animals and humans would live peacefully and where all life would be respected. Aleksandra had the opportunity to grow up living in several countries. Having been exposed to many diverse cultures and languages form a young age, she has learned about animal welfare issues from a global perspective.