Rachael Ray is known to many as a chef, TV host and lifestyle expert. She is also an avid animal lover, strong supporter of ASPCA and adoptive mommy to her rescue pup, Isaboo.  Despite our love for our animals (an estimated 72 millions households own a pet), only 20% of those looking for pets end up adopting from a shelter or rescue group, resulting in the euthanasia of many unwanted animals.

The $100K Challenge is a national competition to inspire animal shelters—and those who support them—to go above and beyond to increase pet adoption, reunite lost pets with their families and save more animals’ lives.

We at My Dallas Mommy were able to submit a question to Rachael Ray and here is her answer!