May 13, 2009 8:33 AM
SANTA BARBARA — Ellen DeGeneres opened her syndicated talk show on Tuesday with a nod to victims of the Jesusita Fire. “I really want to send a shout out to everybody who has been affected by the wildfire in Santa Barbara,” said Ms. DeGeneres.
She also put out a call for donations to Julia DiSieno’s nonprofit organization Animal Rescue Team Inc., in Santa Ynez, which saved and sheltered many animals affected by the fire, including a days-old fawn and a bobcat pup, which were featured on the front page of the News-Press.
Animal Rescue Team was one of two 2008 News-Press Holiday Fund beneficiaries.
Ms. DeGeneres told viewers, “If you have extra crates you can donate, or money, anything, please, these people are amazing.”
To donate, go to www.animalrescueteam.net.
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