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These adorable kittens at the Humane Rescue Alliance are named for Betty White

The adorable 3-week-old kittens are named after White, her pets and her characters.

WASHINGTON — The Humane Rescue Alliance has named a litter of adorable 3-week-old kittens in honor of beloved actress and devoted animal advocate Betty White. 

The kittens are named Betty White; Rose, after her character in Golden Girls; Marion, Betty's middle name; Bea after her role in That 70s Show; Pontiac and Stormy after her dogs.

"HRA is also grateful to honor her legacy by participating in the viral #BettyWhiteChallenge encouraging animal lovers to donate to local shelters this Monday, Jan. 17, which would have been her 100th birthday," the animal rescue said in a release. 

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Credit: Humane Rescue Alliance

Those who would like to donate to the Humane Rescue Alliance in memory of Betty White can do so here

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White passed away on New Year's Eve, six days after having a stroke. 

White’s two most famous roles were on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” in the 1970s and “The Golden Girls” between 1985 and 1992. She continued acting into her late 90s. 

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