Founded in 1999, Frankie's Friends is proud to celebrate 20 years of helping to save pets' lives. You can help us save even more pets in need of emergency and specialty veterinary care by making a donation today. Be a Hero. Help Save a Life.

PETS WE'VE SAVED

Frankie’s Friends is a non-profit
foundation dedicated to finding cures and
saving pets with cancer and other
life-threatening conditions.

Read About Frankie and Mr. D of the DeBartolo Family

Frankie was a beautiful greyhound, cherished by the DeBartolo family of Tampa, Florida. In addition to endowing the foundation with Frankie DeBartolo’s name, the foundation is endowed with her boundless spirit and vitality. Frankie died at the age of eleven in 2007.

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BETTY WHITE

 “I’m so grateful for the care and dedication that Frankie’s Friends exhibits by making life a little bit easier for animals whose lives have been difficult. Efforts like theirs can and do make a difference.” 

— Betty White 

EMMYLOU HARRIS

 “I applaud the great work that Frankie’s Friends is doing to help companion animals and their families.” 

— Emmylou Harris