Created in collaboration with His Holiness the Dalai Lama, the book discusses the environment, animals, and compassion. McDonnell’s upcoming book, Heart to Heart, is scheduled for publication in January 2023.

He resides in Princeton with his wife (and business manager) Karen O’Connell, along with their rescue dog and formerly feral cat.

Schulz Museum, and the D&R Greenway Land Trust. He is the recipient of numerous awards, including the PETA Humanitarian Award, the National Cartoonists Society’s Reuben Award for Cartoonist of the Year, and several Harvey Awards for Best Comic Strip.Ī longtime advocate for animals and the environment, McDonnell is a board member of the Fund For Animals, the Charles M. McDonnell’s work has been adapted for stage shows and animation. His collaborators include Eckhart Tolle and Jane Goodall. He draws the comic strip MUTTS - which appears daily in newspapers worldwide - and he has created or co-created children’s books, a retrospective of cartoonist George Herriman, and a MUTTS-themed New Jersey license plate. Patrick McDonnell is a versatile author and illustrator with varied projects to his credit. * MUTTS appears in 700 newspapers in over 20 countries and receives about two million visits each month to its official Web site, muttscomics.“MUTTS” Creator Patrick McDonnell’s Collaboration with the Dalai Lama - and Other Pet Projects * Always striking a delicate balance between lighthearted fun and responsible social commentary, McDonnell's work has been recognized by critics and the popular press for its distinctive style, heartwarming humor, and strong yet non-preachy stand on responsible pet ownership, animal protection and advocacy, art and artist appreciation, the celebration of nature, and the sanctity of all life. Including the Gift of Nothing, the introduction of the pink sock, belly rubs, angel visits, and the formation of the MUTTS Book Club, this treasury collects more than 300 poignantly entertaining MUTTS strips. * Earl and Mooch, along with supporting sidekicks Shtinky Puddin', Sourpuss, Guard Dog, and Crabby, are featured. * Certain to be a much-sought-after holiday gift and a special tome for collectors and fans, this collection is divided into ten chapters, each featuring an introduction by McDonnell. In The Best of MUTTS the 17th-and first-ever hardcover with Andrews McMeel Publishing- MUTTS cartoon collection, McDonnell selects his favorite strips from the past 10 years. In dog and cat years it's even longer, and in cartooning years, well, it's just plain rare to maintain the popularity and consistent excellence that MUTTS and Patrick McDonnell have achieved.

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