The world recently mourned the passing of show biz legend Betty White, who passed away on New Year’s Eve at the age of 99. Famous for her iconic roles on The Mary Tyler Moore Show and Golden Girls, White was equally famous for her real-life passion for animal welfare.
One of the animal charities that White supported was the Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue in San Angelo, Texas. The organization has named one of its donkey foals, known as a jennet, after Betty.
The group posted a photo of the adorable baby donkey on its Facebook page, writing: “We would like to introduce you to Betty White-Ludden, or Betty for short. This beautiful little jennet was born on Christmas Day but we were unable to come up with the perfect name until New Year’s Eve. Her namesake was a PVDR supporter since 2006. Betty White was a tremendous voice for animals both here in the US and around the world. To honor her memory, Peaceful Valley is naming our newly constructed nursery in her honor.”