About Katherine Heigl
About
Katherine Heigl
Advocacy
Alongside her mother Nancy Heigl, Katherine co-founded the Jason Debus Heigl Foundation in 2008 with the goal of ending animal cruelty, neglect and abuse. The non-profit organization has since rescued over 8,000 dogs from high-kill shelters and funded 25,000 spay and neuter surgeries. Katherine also works closely with children’s groups and charities to raise awareness of adoption and fostering, and is dedicated to promoting the importance of organ and tissue donation.
The Ranch
The Heigl family owns a ranch in Utah where they offer a loving home to animals in need. Named after their family ranch, Katherine launched Badlands Ranch Pets in 2022, with the mission to support the lives of pets across the globe through unmatched, exceptional nutrition.
Home
Privately, Heigl shares her life with her husband, singer-songwriter Josh Kelley, and their three children in rural Utah. Surrounded by their cherished animals, she enjoys hobbies like reading, arts and crafts, knitting, gardening, and cooking.
Advocacy Timeline
2008
Started Jason Debus Heigl Foundation
2010
Launched The Compassion Revolution - a $1 million pledge for spay/neuter and supporting programs
2011
Launched Fall 5000 program to get 5000 animals adopted in 1 month
2015
Recipient of Petco Foundation’s Hope Award for animal advocacy
2022
Advocated for Utah State Legislature to pass a bill that would end the use of gas chambers as a means of euthanizing shelter animals in the state
