Lake Geneva woman, animal rescue founder has heart attack; money being raised

Caryn McCollum

The founder of a Pewaukee-based nonprofit that focuses on helping animals is now in need of help.

Caryn McCollum, founder of Operation Bring Animals Home, recently suffered a near-fatal heart attack.

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The Lake Geneva woman most recently headed south to help after Hurricane Milton destruction. She had just returned from her trip four days before the heart attack.

According to a GoFundMe set up by her friend, McCollum will require triple bypass surgery. Money being raised will go toward medical bills and Two Cattle Ranch Sanctuary in Rubicon.

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