The Jason Debus Heigl Foundation

  • The Compassion Revolution
  • The Compassion Revolution

Join The Revolution!

Be part of The Compassion Revolultion, our no kill program to directly address the pet overpopulation crisis.

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Heigl Hounds Of Hope

Meet Our Dogs

The Heigl Hounds Of Hope are medium to large sized dogs rescued from high kill shelters looking for a forever home.

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How You Can Help

How You Can Help

Get involved and support our mission to eliminate the needless suffering inflicted on animals by human cruelty, indifference and ignorance.

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Latest News

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

A Pet Cause

Katherine Heigl Covers WebMD Magazine

In latest issue of WebMD magazine, Katherine Heigl talks to the digital publication’s 8.5 millions readers about her animal instincts. From childhood pets, to the dogs, horses and donkeys that now share her Utah ranch, Katherine explains how she has always opened her heart and her home to four-legged friends.


Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Wendy’s New Leash On Life!

Wendy's New Leash On Life!

When Wendy was found following a police raid on a property in San Bernardino County she was in a very poor state of health – emaciated, with opens wounds, countless scars and a broken leg – the terrible legacy of being used as a bait dog. Rescued by the Heigl Foundation, her heart-warming recovery has been nothing short of remarkable.


Thursday, April 25, 2013

USA Today Pet Guide Cover

USA Today Pet Guide Cover

Look out for Katherine Heigl on the cover of the upcoming Spring/Summer 2013 edition of USA Today Pet Guide Magazine, which will be published as an insert in the newspaper on Tuesday, May 7th. In the interview, she talks about the work of the JDHF and her recently launched Just One pet product brand.


Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Transport To A New Home

The first quarter of 2013 has been incredibly busy for the JDHF, with our transport program having relocated 287 dogs from high kill shelters in Los Angeles, to regions where the demand for adoptable pets exceeds the supply from shelters and rescue groups. Check out what we have been doing and take a peek at some of the pups heading for new lives in loving homes!


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