About Katherine Heigl
Katherine Heigl is an award-winning actress, producer and long-time animal advocate. She is best known for her starring roles in the feature films “Knocked Up”, “27 Dresses” and “The Ugly Truth”, and for her portrayal of Dr. Isobel ‘Izzie’ Stevens in the renowned ABC television medical drama “Grey’s Anatomy”, earning her an Emmy and two Golden Globe nominations.
Advocacy
Alongside her mother Nancy Heigl, Katherine co-founded the Jason Heigl Foundation in 2008 with the goal of ending animal cruelty, neglect and abuse. The non-profit organization has since rescued over 16,000 dogs from high-kill shelters and funded 25,000 spay and neuter surgeries. Katherine also works closely with children’s groups and charities to raise awareness of adoption and fostering, and is dedicated to promoting the importance of organ and tissue donation.
The Ranch
The Heigl family owns a ranch in Utah where they offer a loving home to animals in need. Named after their family ranch, Katherine launched Badlands Ranch Pets in 2022, with the mission to support the lives of pets across the globe through unmatched, exceptional nutrition.
