As per our current Database, Karen Halligan is still alive (as per Wikipedia, Last update: May 10, 2020).
Currently, Karen Halligan is 64 years, 2 months and 27 days old. Karen Halligan will celebrate 65rd birthday on a Wednesday 27th of August 2025. Below we countdown to Karen Halligan upcoming birthday.
| Popular As | Karen Halligan |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Age | 64 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Born | August 27, 1960 (San Diego, California, USA) |
| Birthday | August 27 |
| Town/City | San Diego, California, USA |
| Nationality | USA |
Karen Halligan’s zodiac sign is Virgo. According to astrologers, Virgos are always paying attention to the smallest details and their deep sense of humanity makes them one of the most careful signs of the zodiac. Their methodical approach to life ensures that nothing is left to chance, and although they are often tender, their heart might be closed for the outer world. This is a sign often misunderstood, not because they lack the ability to express, but because they won’t accept their feelings as valid, true, or even relevant when opposed to reason. The symbolism behind the name speaks well of their nature, born with a feeling they are experiencing everything for the first time.
Karen Halligan was born in the Year of the Rat. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rat are quick-witted, clever, charming, sharp and funny. They have excellent taste, are a good friend and are generous and loyal to others considered part of its pack. Motivated by money, can be greedy, is ever curious, seeks knowledge and welcomes challenges. Compatible with Dragon or Monkey.
Dr. Karen Halligan, a devoted pet owner and respected veterinarian, has developed a distinguished veterinary medical career while gaining acclaim as a national spokesperson for animals. She has appeared on Live with Kelly and Ryan (1983), ABC, NBC, FOX, Animal Planet, Animal Rescue 911, and HGTV, and is a sought-after television pet health expert as well as a featured spokesperson for pet nutrition companies.
The driving force behind this challenging and demanding career path is Dr. Halligan's lifelong commitment to animal welfare and pet owner education.She is currently the Director of Veterinary Services at the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Los Angeles (spcaLA), where she oversees the health and well-being of all the shelter animals and routinely performs surgical procedures.
In addition, she is considered an expert in animal cruelty cases, having successfully won judgments in many court cases.Dr. Halligan is also the author of the book, "Doc Halligan's What Every Pet Owner Should Know: Prescriptions for Happy, Healthy Cats and Dogs" (HarperCollins, 2007).
Bringing her extensive knowledge straight from the front lines of the vet emergency room, she shares practical tips and eye-opening advice on diet, health, exercise, reducing vet bills, disaster preparedness, and much more.
Her other numerous accomplishments include providing veterinary care on the ground in Louisiana for the animals displaced from Hurricane Katrina, lecturing on animal health care across the country, rescuing and adopting out abandoned cats and dogs, recording the breeding habits of the California condors at the San Diego Wild Animal Park, and hatching baby penguins at Sea World.
A native of San Diego, Dr. Halligan double-majored in theatre and zoology while working the animal shows at the San Diego Zoo. In 1989, after graduating from the University of California, Davis, Dr. Halligan began working as the chief of staff at one of San Diego's busiest veterinary hospitals.
It was there that she became aware of the astounding number of cats and dogs being euthanized at shelters and pounds, as well as the need to better educate the public about animal health issues. Seeking to give a stronger voice to these issues by expanding her opportunities in public relations, Dr.
Halligan moved to Los Angeles in 1993.In addition to her thriving veterinary career, Dr. Halligan recently had her own TV and Internet segment, "Pet Talk", on NBC for more than a year. She has been interviewed on morning TV news and radio programs all over the country as a consultant on animal health issues.
She also has a regular column, "Ask the Vet", in Friends for Life magazine and has published numerous articles on animal health and well-being.Dr. Halligan has donated hundreds of hours of volunteer time to various animal rescue groups and entertainment nonprofit organizations.
She is a member of the Screen Actors Guild, American Federation of Television and Radio, California Veterinary Medical Association, Southern California Veterinary Medical Association, and The Association of Shelter Veterinarians.
Dr. Halligan is also in private practice in Venice, California, and shares her life with Kinky and Nathan, two very spoiled and healthy cats.
