Guardians of the Galaxy Star Dave Bautista has teamed up with a nonprofit organization that protects animals in need to raise awareness and support for rescued dogs and cats in need of forever homes. Starting on GivingTuesday and continuing throughout the holiday season, Dave Bautista and the ASPCA are calling for support from animal lovers.
![Dave Bautista and his pitbull](https://www.dogtipper.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/ASPCA_Dave_Bautista_1-900x600.jpg.webp)
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The subject is close to the heart of the wrestler-turned-actor, whose furry family consists of four adopted Pit Bulls – Ollie, Maggie, Penny And Talulah.
Penny, who was just three months old when she was adopted by Bautista from the Humane Society of Tampa Bay in 2021, had been found digging through trash cans for food and enduring the pain of a chain metal that had sunk into his neck.
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When he heard about the puppy’s plight, the actor even offered a reward to anyone with information that could lead to the arrest of whoever inflicted such cruelty.
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Wanting to help other animals in need, Dave Bautista teamed up with the ASPCA in honor of GivingTuesday.
Starting November 27 and continuing throughout the holiday season, Dave Bautista (a longtime supporter of the ASPCA) will encourage animal lovers to show homeless dogs and cats how much they care by donating funds or supplies, fostering, fostering, or volunteering in their homes. local shelter or rescue.
“My first rescue dogs were Ollie and Maggie, and I’ve had them for about five years. I adopted them and after becoming so connected with them, I started to be more aware of how many dogs are just waiting for someone to give them a good, loving home,” said Dave Bautista..
![In honor of #GivingTuesday, actor, animal advocate and dog dad Dave Bautista is collaborating with the ASPCA to raise awareness and encourage support for vulnerable animals throughout the holiday season. Dave is the proud father of four adopted pit bulls – Ollie, Maggie, Penny and Talulah – and is a constant champion of the breed, adopting his first two dogs five years ago. Photo courtesy of ASPCA](https://www.dogtipper.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/ASPCA_Giving_Tuesday-900x678.jpg)
“You get so much in return when you adopt a pet, and I’m going to preach adoption for the rest of my life. Every second chance for these animals starts with someone like you or me.
“Dave Bautista’s compassion for homeless animals and his advocacy for pit bulls in particular make him a powerful ambassador for Giving Tuesday, inspiring his fans and many others to adopt, foster and contribute to health and well-being —being shelter animals, even before those animals are ready for new homes,” said Matt Bershadker, president and CEO of the ASPCA.
“We thank Dave and everyone who spoke out and stepped up this holiday season on behalf of dogs and cats in need and we pledge our strong support to these animals, now and always.”
To learn how you can help, visit the ASPCA website Before you page to help support rescued pets before they are ready for adoption.
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Photo credits: ASPCA