'Betty White Challenge' brings nearly $11,000 in donations to City of Buffalo Animal Shelter

Local animal lovers stepped up big to donate to the City of Buffalo Animal Shelter as part of the “Betty White Challenge.” Some 500 donations, totaling $10,800, came into the shelter in honor of what would have been much-loved actress’ 100th birthday on Jan. 17.

“Thank you to Buffalo and Western New York residents for being a friend of the Buffalo Animal Shelter,” director Kelly McCartney said. “We had asked for donations of $5, so the outpouring of financial support greatly exceeded our expectations.”

The city’s shelter adopts out between 1,500 and 2,000 animals a year, while also helping homeless pets with medical and behavioral problems, so these animals can find a forever home.

Those interested in supporting the Buffalo Animal Shelter’s year-round efforts can visit https://friendsofcbas.org/donate. The site offers a variety of donation programs, which aid the city’s shelter.

“Golden Girls” star White, a long-time animal rescue supporter, passed away on Dec. 31, 2021, 18 days short of her milestone birthday. The “Betty White Challenge” assisted animal shelters and rescue organizations across the U.S.