A Special Message from Betty White

 

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Make My 90th Birthday Wish Come True!



American Humane Association and I go a long way back — in fact, AHA was the first animal welfare group that I was ever involved with.  Now American Humane Association has named me their "Be Kind to Animals Week®" Chairperson for 2012 — and in my 90th birthday year, I can think of no better way than to give back to an organization that has done really meaningful work over the years.



As far as I am concerned, every week should be "Be Kind to Animals Week" — and to make that possible for more animals, please join American Humane Association's new membership program.

In fact, as a challenge for my 90th birthday — I would like 9,000 animal lovers to become supporting members of AHA with a monthly gift.

  Did you know that American Humane Association:



  • SidebarBettyWhiteMembership2Launched Be Kind to Animals Week the oldest celebrated week in American history, back in 1915?
    (I wouldn't know as that was WAY before my time!)
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Worked to save thousands of wounded horses on the battlefields during World War I?


  • Helped save the bald eagle?


  • Founded its famed Film and TV Unit in 1940 to make sure "No Animals Were Harmed®" for the sake of entertainment? (Now, if only actors had that kind of protection....)
  • Was a leader in tackling pet overpopulation, spay and neuter, and "puppy mills"?


  • Created Adopt-a-Dog Month® and Adopt-a-Cat Month® to encourage adoption from overcrowded animal shelters and save millions of innocent lives?

Today, American Humane Association rescues tens of thousands of animals each year from hurricanes, tornadoes and other disasters; helps military families and children with cancer recover with the help of therapy animals; ensures the humane treatment of more than 100 million farm animals; pays for the medical expenses of animal victims of abuse and neglect; and so much more.

Because of this historic record of achievement, I've been a proud member of American Humane Association. During this "Be Kind to Animals Week," won't you join me and make my birthday wish come true to help make a better world for animals?


 And be sure to join me on October 6 at the American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards™ at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, as we celebrate the amazing, remarkable bond between people and animals.

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If you join American Humane Association at the Compassion Club level, you'll be entered to win two free tickets to the Awards and I'll be proud to show you around personally. I hope you'll become a member today and do your part in protecting the most vulnerable.

 And at my age, please don't make me ask twice!



With love,


Betty White

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