The hot new bombshell who entered an ASPCA ad campaign is Ariana Madix!
Love Island USA‘s host, coupled up with the non-profit to help animals find their forever homes, and foster homes for those who can’t make the commitment.
ASPCA and Ariana wanna pull you for a chat:
The ASPCA announced that Vanderpump Rules’ breakout star has joined the animal welfare organization’s Rescue Effect campaign, created to help promote pet adoption from local rescues and shelters.
Ariana, a proud rescue parent, hopes her partnership will draw attention to adoptable pets nationwide. “When you visit a shelter, you’ll see so many wonderful animals just waiting for a second chance.”
The statement continued, “Choosing to adopt even one pet creates a ripple, not just for that animal, but for others who now have a better chance at finding a home.”
Now is the time to adopt:
According to the ASPCA, nearly 6 million dogs and cats entered shelters and rescues in 2024. Unfortunately, many of these rescue pets, especially dogs, are staying in shelters longer, putting more strain on shelters’ already limited resources, and leaving less room for other animals in need.
For those who can’t adopt a pet, Ariana and the ASPCA ask to consider fostering. This gives rescue pets time out of the stressful shelter environment and frees up shelters to take in more animals who need care.
Ariana’s animals:
The DWTS finalist also wants people to foster or adopt because she knows how much love pets can bring to your life. Ariana is a pet mom to two adopted cuties: 18-year-old cat, Kitty, and 6-year-old pit bull mix, Mya Moon. She’s also given a forever home to numerous animals throughout her life.
“Pet adoption and rescue have been important to me since I was a little kid. My mom shared my love for animals, and she gave me the instinct to help them. I want people to know there are amazing animals in shelters who match all the things they say they’re looking for, whether it be breed, size, or age. These animals do exist in shelters. Just go look.”
The Rescue Effect:
Over 550 shelters and rescues nationwide are participating in The Rescue Effect, working to promote pet adoption in hopes of reducing the time animals spend waiting for loving homes.
“We’re thrilled to have Ariana Madix join the ASPCA for The Rescue Effect and use her voice to advocate for the millions of adoptable animals in need of loving homes,” Christa Chadwick, vice president of shelter services for the ASPCA, said. “Her support will help drive national awareness of the critical role shelters and rescue groups play in saving animals’ lives — and how every adoption makes a positive, lasting impact on even more.”
Along with enlisting Ariana for The Rescue Effect, the ASPCA is also providing $2 million in grant funding to more than 100 shelters for the campaign, so the shelters can waive adoption fees and cover operating costs.
For more information about the ASPCA’s Rescue Effect campaign and to find a participating shelter or rescue, visit aspca.org/therescueeffect.
