BC SPCA shelters honouring late Betty White

NORTHERN BC- SPCA’s across the province are honouring what would have been Betty White’s 100th birthday by naming animals after some of her iconic roles. The actress advocated for animals throughout her career, and passed away on December 31.

“Betty did so much to raise awareness about the value of animals in our society and was passionate about their care and protection,” says Lorie Chortyk, general manager of communications for the BC SPCA. “We wanted to show our love and appreciation of Betty by adopting out some furry Sue-Anns, Roses and Elkas, and other characters she made famous, from our shelters this month. I think she would be happy knowing that these animals had found their loving forever homes.”

Betty White fans can donate to shelters in her memory throughout the day today (Monday). The hashtag, ‘#bettywhitechallenge’, which encourages donating, has been spreading rapidly across social media throughout the day.

“As animal lovers we have been touched to see Betty’s work on behalf of animals celebrated by the #bettywhitechallenge,” says Chortyk. “Anyone wishing to make a gift to the homeless animals in our care in Betty’s memory now, or on her birthday, is warmly encouraged to do.”