Actress Katherine Heigl donates thirty grand for veterans to adopt for free: Pets for Patriots

November 12, 2011 • Rescue

The Jason Debus Heigl Foundation, founded by Nancy and Katherine Heigl, announced the Pets to Patriots promotion, which provides no-cost adoptions to veterans. The promotion is one of the highlights of The Fall 5000 and will be offered at participating Pets to Patriots shelters. Today’s conference was the latest initiative to be announced by the Heigls, who have earned a reputation for putting their money where their mouth is when it comes to animal welfare.

During the conference, an emotional Nancy Heigl spoke of the 22.7 million Veterans in our country today. She said, “Every one of them deserves our generous thanks for defending our liberty and preserving our freedom….this is our way of thanking Veterans in one small way so we can build a stronger and more compassionate community.” The Pets to Patriots promotion, funded with a $30,000 grant from the Heigl Foundation, will allow Veterans no-cost pet adoptions throughout the months of November and December. “It is a small token of our appreciation to the legion of heroes who have given so much,” said Katherine Heigl.

Monica Nolan of Ventura county animal services said-"veterans need and deserve a companion."

Kim Sill of D Cups Saving Tea Cups lended her support as always to the Heigl foundation by videotaping the proceeds.

Photos courtesy of Lindsay Taub-Pacific Punch
First photo Lindsay Taub Katherine Heigl and Kim Sill

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Pets To Patriots-Heigl Foundation

The Jason Debus Heigl Foundation, founded by Nancy and Katherine Heigl, announced the Pets to Patriots promotion, which provides no-cost adoptions to veterans. The promotion is one of the highlights of The Fall 5000 and will be offered at participati

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