By [Author Name] | [News Outlet] | May 21, 2025
In a move that has both stunned fans and inspired a national conversation, Fox News anchor Dana Perino has quietly revealed plans to retire early at age 55 — not for rest, but for a bold, deeply personal mission: a $5 million animal rescue initiative that’s already being called “the most ambitious project of its kind in America.”
The project, officially named The Jasper Legacy Foundation, will fund the creation of a state-of-the-art national network of rescue sanctuaries, adoption centers, and veterinary access hubs — all inspired by Perino’s late beloved dog, Jasper, who passed away in 2021.
“I’ve been given so much through broadcasting,” Perino said in a rare personal statement. “But it’s time to give back — in a way that feels soul-deep.”
According to internal documents and statements from her foundation, the initiative will:
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Build four regional dog rescue campuses by 2028
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Fund mobile veterinary units in rural areas
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Offer mental health support for shelter workers
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And launch a national grant program for underfunded community rescues
The announcement follows years of quiet philanthropy on Perino’s part, but the scale of this latest endeavor — funded entirely from her personal earnings and investments — has shocked even close colleagues.
“She always talked about ‘purpose after politics,’” said a Fox News producer. “But no one knew she meant something this big.”
Perhaps most moving is Perino’s decision to leave the spotlight while still at the top of her career.
“I don’t want to slow down,” she said. “I want to speed up — toward something that matters just as much, maybe more.”
Social media lit up with praise. Hashtags like #DanaPerinoLegacy, #JasperLivesOn, and #RescueReimagined are trending, with thousands of animal lovers pledging support.
One fan wrote:
“Dana’s giving up the desk for the dog bowl — and I’ve never admired her more.”
As for what’s next?
“I’ll still have a voice,” she said. “But I think I’ll be using it to call out to dogs now — the ones waiting for their second chance.”