White is a pet enthusiast and animal health advocate who works with a number of animal organizations, including the Los Angeles Zoo Commission, the Morris Animal Foundation, and Actors & Others for Animals. Her interest in animal rights and welfare began in the early 1970s, while she was both producing and hosting the syndicated series, The Pet Set, which spotlighted celebrities and their pets.
As of 2009, White is the president emerita of the Morris Animal Foundation, where she has served as a trustee of the organization since 1971. She has been a member of the board of directors of the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association since 1974. Additionally, White served the zoo association as a Zoo Commissioner for eight years.
According to the Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Garden's "ZooScape" Member Newsletter, White hosted "History on Film" from 2000 to 2002. White donated nearly $100,000 to the Zoo in the month of April 2008 alone. ...[...]
When asked about her real-life heroes, Betty White told Vanity Fair, "Charles Darwin .. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betty_White ............................................ Betty White Not Pleased with Jesse James .. http://community.livejournal.com/ohnotheydidnt/45112571.html ............................................ hoodiebuddie .. http://www.hoodiebuddie.com/ ............................................ Betty White Scores Emmy For 'SNL' Host Gig Award Is White's 5th Prime-Time Emmy Tim Lammers, Staff Writer UPDATED: 6:34 am CDT August 23, 2010
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