Within hours of the beloved entertainer’s passing on December 31, 2021, references to the #BettyWhiteChallenge began appearing on social media.
The challenge asks fans to honour Betty White by donating $5 to the animal rescue charity of their choice today, January 17th – which would have been the actress’ 100th birthday.
A lifelong animal lover, White was involved with many animal rescue and welfare organizations.
For more than four decades, she served as a trustee of the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association. In addition to creating and hosting various animal-centered programs and specials, she lent her voice to the animated series, Pound Puppies, and penned a book about her experiences with the Los Angeles Zoo.
In 2012, American Humane awarded White, whom they called “a tireless and devoted animal advocate”, a National Humanitarian Medal and Legacy Award.
If you’d like to honour Betty White by participating in today’s #BettyWhiteChallenge, I hope you’ll consider donating to the Abaco Shelter.
Located near Marsh Harbour, the volunteer-run shelter rescues, rehabilitates, re-homes and improves the lives of stray Abaco dogs in countless ways. Their efforts over the years have saved and benefitted hundreds of Abaco pups.
To learn more about the Abaco Shelter, visit their website or Facebook page. To support their efforts with a donation, click HERE.
And if you’re looking for a loving and loyal family pet, please consider adopting an Abaco Potcake from the shelter.
