Anything is 'paw-sible' with #BettyWhiteChallenge

Area animal shelters and charities are putting their best paw forward to celebrate the life of the late actress Betty White by collecting donations in her name. White, a well-known animal rights advocate, will have her legacy honored through recommended $5 donations. The #BettyWhiteChallenge is a fast-growing, upcoming social media trend that started after White's death on Dec. 31. The effort aims to raise money for animals in need in White's name, to celebrate what would have been her 100th birthday on Monday. The Humane Society & SPCA of Hancock County is encouraging individuals to consider adopting or fostering animals for the #BettyWhiteChallenge. The shelter is seeking not only monetary donations to support local pets, but wish-list items including fleece blankets, dog and cat toys, Milk Bone treats, peanut butter, bleach and paper towels. Seneca County is celebrating the #BettyWhiteChallenge by hosting a fundraiser through Facebook, where the agency has raised over $250 thus far. Donations can be made to the shelter through its Facebook page, or by visiting the humane society in person from 12:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, or from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. The Wood County Humane Society is also holding a fundraiser via Facebook, and has already topped its $2,000 fundraising goal. Donate via the Facebook page or in person from noon to 5 p.m. The Henry County Humane Society has partnered with Artistic Roots, a florist located in Napoleon, to raise money and collect supplies for the challenge. Artistic Roots will be forwarding all donations and collected supplies to the Henry County Dog Shelter and Henry County Ohio Humane Society. To donate, visit Artistic Roots from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays or from 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays. Wyandot County Humane Society will also be accepting funds in honor of White, and said it has received some donations already. The Ohio SPCA & Humane Society of Allen County will also accept contributions through its Facebook page, or in person at the shelter. "The Golden Girls" actress was known for her contributions to animal shelters during her lifetime. White also hosted her own weekly TV show, "Betty White's Pet Set," which highlighted celebrities and their pets. Douglas: 419-427-8505