On Saturday evening, I attended the Humane Society of the United States’ 25th Annual Genesis Awards, celebrating those in entertainment and news media raising awareness of animal and wildlife issues. Celebrity attendees/presenters included Betty White, Valerie Bertinelli, Jane Leeves, Wendie Malick, Emily Deschanel, Michael Vartan, Leona Lewis, Rene Russo, Ed Asner, James Cromwell, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Simon Helberg, Ryan O’Neal, Amanda Righetti, Olivia Munn, Tippi Hedren, Stephanie Pratt, Carrie Preston, Charlotte Ross, and Wayne Pacelle -HSUS president & CEO-as well as other celebrity animal lovers.