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A TRUE ANIMAL CHAMPION

January 17th, 2021 would have been Betty White’s 100th birthday, and some of the many fans who loved her, including anyone who has turned on a TV since the 1950s, decided to remember her by honoring her most beloved cause: protecting animals.

As such, the #BettyWhiteChallenge, which implored people to give to a local animal shelter in White’s name, spread on social media. Leading up to Betty’s 100th, the internet was full of images of the beloved actress with animals of all kinds, plus some clips relevant to the fundraising effort. Betty White was famously an advocate for animal welfare for decades of her career.

SafeHaven participated in the day by celebrating this wonderful woman and telling stories of how people like her have affected animals like the ones in the shelter right now. We're happy to report this challenge raised $17,529.88 for

SafeHaven and 482 individuals donated to her cause! It was the most first time donors we have seen give to one single event.

PETS ARE FAMILY

SafeHaven Humane Society is committed to working hard to keep families and their pets together. People often struggle financially to afford access to medical care and training services for their pets, leaving them no choice but to surrender their beloved family members to shelters in hopes of giving them access to the care they need. The Pets Are Family Fund is here to bridge the gap and keep pets in their loving homes. This grant is intended for those with financial need.

Vale Price rescued Rosie a few months ago to save her from ending up in a shelter. Rosie has had a long journey before finding happiness, as Vale was told Rosie spent the first year and a half of her life living in a puppy mill. Vale fell in love with the sweet girl and has only wanted the best for her since laying eyes on her. When Vale took Rosie in, she had no idea her teeth were so bad. She took Rosie to a veterinarian for shots, microchipping, and a general checkup, and it was then the vet explained she is an overall healthy dog, but her teeth were rotten and needed to be removed. The estimate for Rosie's dental came out to over $1,000, a fee Vale just couldn't afford. SafeHaven's Pets Are Family Fund was able to help Vale get Rosie the care she needed. Vale writes, "I'm Rosie's new mom. I

rescued her from going to a shelter. She was overly obese, had rotten teeth, and her nails curled into the pads of her feet. I have had her five months. She has lost 24lbs and is doing great on weight loss. However, her rotten teeth were breaking off and I could tell she was in pain. I'm on a limited income and could no way save for the removal of her teeth. I could do part of the teeth extractions though. I contacted Gage, who manages SafeHaven's Pets Are Family grants, and I explained the situation to her. I was so grateful when she said they could help me. I cried with thankfulness and my baby girl will be pain free. It meant the world to me. I made her surgery appointment, took her in, and they pulled eight very otten teeth. Surgery went well and she is now totally recovered. I have a new dog! She's happy, no pain, and just a spunky girl. She can play with toys now. She loves her squeaky Lamb Chops. She means the world to me. She is the sweetest girl. It's so great to have a grant that can help people with a step up. I couldn't of had her teeth pulled without this grant. We're so grateful. Words can't tell you how thankful I am for this support. Rosie has a new look on life."