PETA, Stars Hold Benefit for Homeless Animals Thursday

Kids and teens who bring supplies for homeless animals will get a chance to meet their favorite animal-loving stars.

Some of Hollywood's hottest and kindest young stars are teaming up with peta2 and PETA Kids—PETA's youth and child divisions—for a fun-filled event to benefit the homeless animals in Los Angeles Animal Services' shelters. Kids who bring an old blanket, towel, leash, collar, or other supplies to PETA's Bob Barker Building on Thursday will join peta2 supporters Booboo Stewart, Pia Toscano,Christian Serratos, Haley Pullos, Zoe Soul, the N.Y. Jets' Bret Lockett, and others as they make catnip-filled toys, learn about other ways to help homeless animals, and more. Attendees will also be treated to a very special live performance by Renee Olstead of The Secret Life of the American Teenager and an appearance by famed entertainer Randall, author of Honey Badger Don't Care.

"Kids are constantly asking peta2 and PETA Kids what they can do to help animals," says peta2 Director Marta Holmberg. "On Thursday, we'll help teach this new generation of animal advocates that everyone can make a difference—whether it's by adopting a homeless animal, volunteering at a local animal shelter, or encouraging friends and family always to spay and neuter their dogs and cats."

Members of the public who want to attend the "Blankets for Shelters" Drive can RSVP to peta2@peta2.com by Wednesday, April 10. For admission, please bring a blanket or other item to donate.