How To Help Cape Cod Animal Shelters For Betty White's 100th

FALMOUTH, MA — Although Betty White won't be there for what would have been her 100th birthday, plenty of fans plan to keep her spirit alive. The "Betty White Challenge" encourages people to donate to local animal shelters and rescues Jan. 17, which would have been the TV icon's centennial.

The viral social-media challenge encourages people to donate $5 to animal rescues and shelters in White's name.

If you'd like to donate to Cape Cod animal organizations for the late White, or any reason, here are some places you can help:

Friends of Falmouth Dogs

150 Blacksmith Shop Road, Falmouth

The Friends of Falmouth Dogs began in 1990, and since its inception, the organization has helped around 1,000 dogs get adopted. Donations over the years have also allowed the center to conduct spay/neuter clinics, heartworm clinics and financial assistance with obedience training.

Cape Cod Wildlife Center

4011 Main St., Barnstable

The 5-acre facility provides free wildlife veterinary care and care-based animal education to the community. The center has treated 210 different species of animals and has around 2,500 patients each year.

People for Cats

44 Beagle Lane, Teaticket

This no-kill shelter serves the towns of Falmouth, Bourne and Mashpee. It has served the community since 1993 and helps find good homes for adoptable stray and surrendered cats and kittens.

See more animal organizations you can help on Cape Cod here.

What Is the Betty White Challenge?

The world got excited for White to celebrate her 100th birthday, only to mourn her loss after she died on New Year's Eve at age 99. The "first lady of television" advocated for animal welfare throughout her life and worked with several organizations that help animals.

The "Betty White Challenge" went viral on social media, with people and organizations suggesting that others donate to the cause on what would have been her 100th birthday.

Several animal-welfare organizations have already noticed a spike in assistance. Dr. Robin Ganzert, president and CEO of American Humane, told "Good Morning America" that they have seen "such an uptick in donations" since White's death.