Alex's Birthday Match: $25 Becomes $50

Father of the Modern Day Animal Rights Movement in the U.S is celebrating his birthday today.

600 Million Dogs founder Alex Pacheco’s birthday is today.



To celebrate, a generous donor and lifelong animal lover, Catherine, is doubling every gift, up to $20,000.

That means your gift today will have twice the impact for animals.

Your $25 becomes $50

Your $50 becomes $100

Your $100 becomes $200

Yes! Double My Gift for Animals!

Alex Pacheco once had a shot at a career with the FBI.

He turned it away to fight for animals instead.

Alex has been arrested more than 60 times for refusing to stay silent. 

Each arrest was a moment when he could have walked away, but he chose to keep fighting.

At just 23 years old, Alex went undercover at a laboratory in Silver Spring, Maryland.

His investigation exposed monkeys living in filthy conditions with untreated injuries. 

The evidence led police to raid the laboratory and resulted in the first conviction of an animal experimenter for cruelty in U.S. history.

The Silver Spring Monkeys Case sparked a nationwide debate about the ethics of animal research.

That case could have marked the end of Alex’s fight. 

Instead, it marked the beginning of a life devoted to protecting animals from suffering.

For more than forty years, Alex has stood between animals and abuse.

He chose a path filled with arrests, threats, and constant opposition because staying silent was never an option while animals were suffering.

Today, on his birthday, Alex isn't looking back at what he's done.

He is thinking about the millions of animals around the world who are hungry, abused, frightened, and forgotten.

Yes! Double My Gift to Help Animals!

Nothing would mean more to Alex than knowing his birthday inspired someone to help these animals.

Alex knows past victories cannot protect the animals suffering right now, but your gift can.

Thanks to Catherine's generosity, we are now able to double your impact to $20,000.



This cause is personal to her. Caring for animals isn't just something she does — it's who she is.

"Every animal deserves compassion, safety, and a chance to live free from suffering," says Catherine. "Supporting Alex's birthday match is my way of honoring his courage — and I hope it inspires others to join us."

Thank you, Catherine, for your generosity and compassion.

Double My Gift Before the Match Ends!

Your gift helps rescue, care for, and protect stray and suffering animals who have no one else to speak for them.

You can also leave a message in the special comments section of Alex’s website.

Your words will remind him that he is not alone, and that countless people stand with him and the animals he has devoted his life to saving.

I Want to Leave a Message for Alex!

Thank you for standing with Alex, and with every animal who is still waiting for the world he's trying to build.

And from all of us on the 600 Million Dogs team — happy birthday, Alex. We're proud to work alongside you.

Wish Alex a happy birthday by leaving a comment in the section below.