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Katherine Heigl Addresses Attending Event at Donald Trump's Resort
The event raised over $5 million for Big Dog Ranch Rescue, which has saved more than 88,000 dogs since 2008, despite controversy over the Trump venue.
- On Sunday, Katherine Heigl stepped out at the Wine, Women & Shoes Benefiting Big Dog Ranch Rescue held at Mar-a-Lago for her first red carpet in two years.
- Katherine Heigl has long focused on animal welfare, co-founding a charity with her mother Nancy Heigl in her late brother Jason Heigl's name and running Badlands Ranch, which funds rescue work after she relocated to Utah.
- The fundraiser raised $5.5 million over three days for Big Dog Ranch Rescue, which has saved more than 88,000 dogs since 2008 and paired over 200 service dogs with veterans.
- Heigl hit back at critics for attending the Mar-a-Lago fundraiser, saying animal advocacy is deeply personal and responding to snarky online commenters questioning her motives.
- The event drew Trump allies including Jeanine Pirro, who said 'You see concrete results' about Big Dog Ranch Rescue's impact, amid reports it spent more than $5 million at Trump properties.
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Katherine Heigl Defends Visiting Trump’s Mar-a-Lago for Dog Charity Event Amid Outrage Over Her First Red Carpet in Two Years: ‘Animals Don’t Vote’
Katherine Heigl says 'animals don't vote' amid outrage over her attendance at Trump's Mar-a-Lago for a charity event.
Katherine Heigl Defends Appearance at Mar-a-Lago Animal Rescue Event: 'Animals Don't Vote'
Heigl responded to online criticism by stating that advocating for animals "should not be a polarizing issue" Katherine HeiglCredit: Manny Hernandez/GettyNEED TO KNOWKatherine Heigl is defending her appearance at Wine, Women & Shows annual fundraiser held at Mar-a-LagoHeigl's attendance at the event on March 8 was her first red carpet appearance in two years“Animals don’t vote," Heigl began in a statement, before responding to commenters critici…
Katherine Heigl defends attending dog rescue fundraiser at Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago
The elusive "Grey's Anatomy" star courted controversy for her appearance at the charity event hosted at the president's Palm Beach club.Katherine Heigl attends a dog rescue fundraiser at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla., March 8Credit: Manny Hernandez/GettyKey PointsKatherine Heigl is defending her decision to attend a dog rescue fundraiser at Mar-a-Lago, the exclusive Palm Beach club owned by Donald Trump."Animals don't vote. The only room they d…
Katherine Heigl Addresses Attending Event at Donald Trump's Resort
Katherine Heigl has broken her silence after attending an animal charity event held at President Donald Trump‘s Mar-a-Lago resort. “Animals don’t vote,” the actress, 47, said in a statement to Us Weekly on Wednesday, March 11. “The only room they don’t like is the euthanasia room at a shelter. They are completely at the mercy of us, and they have no voice of their own.” Heigl continued, “This event was about animal advocacy — something that has …
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