An American pioneer of animal welfare whose own story of survival inspired campaigns to adopt millions of homeless animals across the world will be the star draw at a conference on compassion organised by an East Lothian charity.
Mike Arms dedicated his life to protecting animals after he was brutally attacked while trying to help an injured dog more than 50 years ago in his homeland.
Since then he has led international adoption campaigns and appeals as well as overseeing education programmes to help teach children compassion towards all creatures and tackle cruelty at its root.
