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**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE** Carmel Valley, Calif., May 13, 2019 — Doris Day passed away early this morning at her Carmel Valley home, having celebrated her 97th birthday on April 3 of this year. Nearly 300 fans gathered in Carmel last month to celebrate Day’s birthday. Day had been in excellent physical health for her age,…

As featured in Gentle Doctor Magazine, Spring 2019, the alumni publication of Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine The Doris Day Animal Foundation has established a new scholarship in the College of Veterinary Medicine. The Doris Day/Terry Melcher Endowed Scholarship Fund will fund two scholarships annually for either a second, third or fourth-year veterinary…

Hi Everybody! It’s hard to believe another year has gone and the holidays are here!  It’s a busy time, as always, here at Overlook, between the mountains of holiday mail and visiting with my pals. But I’m enjoying it all, and thank you for thinking of me and the precious four-leggers. It’s been quite a…

Hi Everybody! First, I hope you’ve all had a great summer.  I know it’s been a while since you’ve heard from me, but please don’t worry—it’s been busy around Overlook!  We’ve had lots of company over the past few months, and I’ve been enjoying spending time with my good friends.  Time has passed so quickly,…

The Doris Day Animal Foundation recently donated funds to help complete a sculpture commemorating America’s Military Working Dogs.  The sculpture, which was installed at the Jack Jameson Memorial Park in Sedona, Ariz., was created by renowned dog sculptor, Lena Toritch of Young Fine Art Studio. Doris Day was proud to be a part of the…

Sirius XM radio will feature a day full of Doris’ hits on her birthday, Sunday, April 3. Tune into The ’40s Channel any time that day for great Doris Day music!

Hi Everybody! I know it’s been a long time since you’ve heard from me, and I’m sorry for being so late.  Things have really been busy around here with so many of my dear friends visiting.  I love it, of course, but would you believe I’m STILL trying to make my way through all of…

DORIS DAY’S BEST FRIENDS Introduction by Doris Foreword by Betty White 150 pages – over 200 photographs All proceeds benefit the Doris Day Animal Foundation. For seven decades, Grammy-winning, Oscar-nominated, Presidential Medal of Freedom honoree Doris Day has epitomized performing excellence, setting the standard for countless female singers and actors who have attempted to follow…

We want to share with our supporters a round-up of some of the great successes our grantees have reported as the year comes to a close. Read on and join us in congratulating these grantees on their life-saving work! Anna, a sea lion pup from the Pacific Marine Mammal Center: Anna was rescued in mid-March…

I can’t believe another year is coming to an end — and what a year it’s been!  Although I’m usually not too thrilled about celebrating my birthday, you all have made my entire 90th year so special with your love and support for the precious babies.  Here are just a few of the highlights ……