Fundraising

May 9, 2019
The Heigl’s Poshmark Closet Sale Fundraiser
Want to shop for designer brands and help abandoned, abused and neglected animals? Then look no further than Nancy and Katherine Heigl's closet sale hosted by social shopping platform Poshmark. Visitors to their Posh Closet for Charity site can shop their style, including some of their favorite designer finds, with proceeds benefiting the JDHF.
January 22, 2018
Marshmallow: A Heartwarming Rescue Story
It has been a busy start to the year for the Heigl Foundation, and for Marshmallow or Mel as he is affectionately known, a 7 month old puppy rescued from a Los Angeles shelter, 2018 has already been life changing. Discover his amazing and heartwarming story.
August 31, 2017
Rescue Mission: Hurricane Harvey
Hurricane Harvey continues to cause catastrophic flooding in southeastern Texas and has moved inland unleashing further deluges over Eastern Texas and Louisiana. The floods have displaced tens of thousands of people and inundated hundreds of thousands of homes, leaving countless families, service animals and household pets without anywhere to live.
March 8, 2017
Welcome To Our New Website!
Dear Friends and Supporters, It has been a long time in coming, but we are absolutely thrilled to announce that we have a new and improved website! This new website is not only updated and optimized for mobile devices, but the streamlined design allows us to focus on the three initiatives that are closest to our hearts: spay/neuter programs; advocacy and supporting other non-profits in the animal welfare world; and, of course, our own animal rescue program, Heigl Hounds of Hope.
July 18, 2016
Update: Vanilla Needs Surgery To Stop Tumors Spreading

Vanilla was rescued from a high-skill shelter in desperate need of medical care. Emaciated from a chronic illness which prevented her jaw from opening and with tumors on her abdomen, she was clinging to life. 7 weeks later she has gained 10lbs, but for all the progress made, unfortunately her tumors have gotten worse and require surgery. However, Vanilla is a dog simply not willing to give up!

June 6, 2016
The Fight To Save Keaton’s Leg After Shocking Shooting

When Keaton, a young Shepard mix, initially came into the shelter, he was unable to use his front limb. The shelter staff assumed he had been hit by a car, but shockingly x-rays revealed that Keaton had been shot and the bullet was still in his body. The bullet has shattered the bone and surgeons are now fighting to try and save his leg from amputation.