Mariclare "Clare" Haggarty

Clare and I worked together as Docents at Lincoln Park Zoo. She has been on my mind lately so looked her up and was sad to find this Rest in Peace my friend .

It is so hard to believe that it has already been seven years since Clare's passing. My sister, Karen and I miss her every day and often talk about her and the great friend that she was to us and the non-profit organization we run, Equine Advocates. Clare was not only a true friend, but a mentor as well. We met over the phone when I applied for a Sanctuary Grant though the National Anti-Vivisection Society (NAVS) which was a program that she helped to originate and run during her many...

Dear friends and family of Clare,
I am sick to learn of Clare's illness and death. I worked with her at J. Walter Thompson, but even then, her passion for saving animals was clear. Sympathies to all the family and those who worked with her. She made a difference by being here.

I did not know Clare in her time on this earth. I learned of Clare through Equine Advocates blog. Thanks to EAs remembrance of Clare I discovered the NAVS, of which I now support. Clare, your good work continues. Thank you Clare for all you did and continue to do for beautiful innocent animals. May you be in a place of eternal joy.

clare gave our little church our first grant- for baytril for some sick cats- 500 dollars saved so many lives- but, i first worked with clare on the 83 mobilization for animals rallies- i found myself having issues with the research and Clare was a tremendous assist, quietly without needing fanfare she stepped up and got the job done- She will be deeply missed by everyone, especially all the animals lives she touched and saved throughout the year

Clare's warmth, sense of humor and friendship will be sorely missed, but the fond memories will last a lifetime. She was truly a good soul, and the selfless work she did on behalf of the voiceless -- as well as the countless hearts & minds she swayed toward treating our fellow creatures with dignity, respect and kindness -- will most certainly live on for generations yet to come. Rest in peace, my old friend.

You are greatly missed and forever adored Clare! We had never had the joy and pleasure of meeting you, but hearing about you and your tremendous compassion has given a special goal for our own hearts.

Please count on my prayers for Clare and all the Hagggarty/Eggers Family. Clare was a student at SR when I arrived as a "Candidate" - With love

Those of us involved with animal protection, especially through the operation of a sanctuary know how important and meaningful Clare Haggarty's work was and how much it meant to her. Clare's management of the NAVS Sanctuary Fund was much more than a job for her. It was truly a labor of love. I met some of the best people in my life through helping animals. That is how I met Clare. She became one of my closest and dearest friends and I will miss her. In this time of great loss, there is also...