David Spade donates $10,000 to save Arizona Animal Shelter

**mrs.v** · August 3rd, 2008, 05:02 PM

David Spade Donates $10,000 to Save Arizona Animal Shelter
Thursday July 31, 2008

David Spade arrives at the taping of Idol Gives Back held at the Kodak Theatre on April 6, 2008 in Hollywood, CA.
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David Spade has donated $10,000 to save the Humane Society of the White Mountains in his mother's town of Lakeside, Arizona, a source tells Usmagazine.com.
"The shelter was falling apart, and they were going to shut it down, so he stepped in," says the source. "It was far and above what they needed and ever received."
See cute photos of stars with their dogs.
The 44-year-old comic — who also grew up in Arizona — has opened his wallet for his home state before.
Last year, he donated $25,000 to the family of an Arizona police officer who was shot to death.
"It just struck me as such a rough situation just because cops in general get kind of a bad rap lately and people forget it is the scariest job out there," he said. "I'm from Arizona so I'm always a little aware of things that are going on there."
He also has given 15,000 to his alma mater, Saguaro High School.

Usmagazine.com | David Spade Donates $10,000 to Save Arizona Animal Shelter

**NicoleWasHere** · August 3rd, 2008, 05:14 PM

Aww I think that's wonderful.

**MissVenus** · August 3rd, 2008, 07:07 PM

Good on him. It's nice to see people giving back in a non-famewhoring manner.

It beats those celebrities who can't give a dollar without calling a papparazzi or annoucing a press conference cause they are just pimping themselves out.

Good on you, David... I have a gained a lot of respect for him.

**msdeb** · August 3rd, 2008, 07:14 PM

aww good for David ! what a guy

**d2791** · August 3rd, 2008, 10:10 PM

It's not the first time he does something like this. He sounds like a very nice guy

**McJag** · August 3rd, 2008, 10:14 PM

A worthwhile expenditure-Andy Dick might take notice & dip in his drug allowance.

**moomies** · August 3rd, 2008, 10:17 PM

I can't quite bring myself to like him but he's a nice guy it seems. How nice of him.

**baked_tater** · August 3rd, 2008, 10:36 PM

Aww how nice of him! Love David Spade today!!

**SpookyGirl** · August 4th, 2008, 12:23 AM

Wow, there are still nice people out there.

I've always liked him and this just makes me like him more. More stars should take his cue.

**katerpillar** · August 4th, 2008, 05:43 AM

Aww, that's adorable. What a generous guy.

**Pippin** · August 4th, 2008, 08:27 AM

Finally! Somebody who gives to help animals! I love him for it.

**HelpMeRhonda** · August 4th, 2008, 08:30 AM

So many celebs claim to be huge animal lovers.. well MONEY talks.. get in your wallet!

Good for him.

**KandyKorn** · August 4th, 2008, 09:23 AM

What a good guy!! He hasn't forgotten where he's from and helps out without the papparazi at the scene for a photo op. I'm sure many homeless animals thank him, too!