Shira Scott Astrof, an animal advocate and a vegan for over 20 year, rescued her first animal when she was 10 years old, and hasn't stopped. After being an active member of numerous rescue groups and organizations, in 2018 she launched her own non-profit organization, The Animal Rescue Mission (“ARM” ), a 501(c)(3) organization, where she could focus on rescuing homeless and abused animals, and educate young people and others on the importance of respect, protection and the preservation of all sentient beings. ARM’s primary focus is the rescue of dogs, cats and farm animals in the Los Angeles and surrounding areas, and outreach to schools and local communities to spread awareness about how everyone can help in reducing the suffering of animals.