To our knowledge at The Review, Betty White never visited Prescott and Russell, North Glengarry, or Argenteuil. But she shared one thing in common with many people in our communities: a deep love and concern for animals.
White was best known for her long television acting career, as the airheaded but loveable Rose Nylund on The Golden Girls and man-hungry Happy Homemaker Sue-Ann Nivens on The Mary Tyler Moore Show. She passed away in her sleep on December 31 at age 99. Her 100th birthday would have been on January 17.
Since White’s death, messages have begun to circulate on social media challenging people to donate a minimum of five dollars to the animal welfare organization of their choice on January 17 to honour her memory and love for pets. The Review received a suggestion we invite area residents to make donations, and we like kittens and puppies as much as anyone else, so here’s a list of local organizations assisting cats, dogs, and other pets.
Operation Spay and Neuter for cats is operated by Pat Bracelin and located in Hawkesbury. To find out how to donate or offer your support in other ways, email [email protected] or go to their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OSNcats .
Located in Vankleek Hill, Furr Get Me Not Cat Haven is a rescue and adoption service for abandoned and homeless cats. To make a donation, go to https://www.furrgetmenotcathaven.com or email [email protected] .
Friends of Feral Cats/Amis des Chats Errants is based in Hawkesbury and is a registered charity. For information on how to donate, email [email protected] .
The Ontario SPCA Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry Animal Centre in Cornwall and serves the three counties. It is a registered charity. Donations may be made online at https://ontariospca.ca/sdg . To find out how to make a donation by cheque, call 613-936-0072 or email [email protected] .
Animatch is a dog adoption service located in Pointe-Fortune. To donate, go to https://www.animatch.ca/about/make-a-donation or call 450-452-0321.
