Sunday, January 16, 2022

Honoring Betty White #BettyWhite Challenge

Actress/comedian/beloved by America icon Betty White would have turned 100 tomorrow.

But now that she's gone, how should we honor her on what would have been her 100th birthday?

One suggestion, started by someone on social media and picked up by many, is the #BettyWhiteChallenge - contribute $5.00 (or more, if you can afford it) to a local animal shelter or animal welfare society.

With that, I need to take a short cat break and show you three of the cats my guest photographer has rescued, or adopted from owners who could no longer care for them.  Let me introduce you to Leeroy, who was dropped off on her property in March of 2020.

Buttercup, who lived in guest photographer's woods for two years before she was (with help) able to trap her. 

And Bella, her daughter.

According to the ASPCA, approximately 4.1 million shelter animals are adopted each year (2 million dogs and 2.1 million cats). Also per the ASPCA, approximately 1.5 million animals are euthanized (670,00 dogs and 860,000 cats). The latter statistic, epecially, is mind boggling. 

Our local Humane Society does much more than provide shelter.  They even have an adoption program for barn cats, cats who prefer living in barns and similar situations and do not wish to become indoor pets.

A 100th birthday celebration originally planned in movie theaters  tomorrow will go on, and a major network will be airing a special program honoring Betty White on January 31.

Finally, I have to share with you today Betty White's Top 10 Tips for Leading a Long and Happy Life.

Will you be taking the #BettyWhiteChallenge tomorrow?

7 comments:

  1. I have loved so many rescue animals. Of course I will be participating.

    With so many dark things happening in our world, we need to focus on the light and the love.

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  2. ...we could start by being decent human beings for a change.

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  3. As we age, having a companion dog is appealing. We would like a senior dog.

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    1. That's wonderful! They are so often overlooked. My shelter's donations tomorrow are for the fund for the older animals.

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  4. I think she'd be proud to know her animal advocacy was remembered. Pretty cats.

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  5. Betty White was truly a funny woman. I love the top 10 on living a long life!! I think I might recall actually seeing this when it aired. :)

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  6. It wonderful for anyone to speak up for those who don't have a voice.
    Coffee is on and stay safe

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