Keanu Reeves opened the world's largest free shelter for cats and dogs (5 photos)

While some celebrities spend their exorbitant salaries on personal comfort, 61-year-old actor Keanu Reeves has made a mark in philanthropic history. He opened the world's largest free shelter for cats and dogs, investing a staggering $100 million in the project.





Actor Keanu Reeves opened the world's largest animal sanctuary, Arch Haven, funded entirely by his own money. The project guarantees lifelong care and cutting-edge conditions for pets, who will never be euthanized due to lack of space or funds.

The actor invested a record-breaking $100 million of his own savings into the project to give abandoned dogs and cats not just a temporary shelter, but a true, forever home.



Arch Haven is not just a shelter, but a high-tech complex, unparalleled in the world. Here's what makes it unique:

Lifetime guarantees. The main principle is that no animal will ever be euthanized due to lack of space, time, or funds for treatment.

Comfort and technology. 500 individual climate-controlled kennels and special "palaces" for cats have been built for the pets.

Our own medical center. The facility includes a mobile veterinary hospital equipped with an MRI machine and hydrotherapy pools.

Room for play. Animals are free to roam in the 50-acre fenced area.





Each animal at the shelter receives a personalized tag with a name personally chosen by Keanu Reeves.

In addition to the main facility in California, three adoption centers are planned for major cities—Los Angeles, New York, and Toronto. They are scheduled to open in 2026.



Reeves' initiative has already inspired thousands of people around the world. Just a few hours after its announcement, the project raised an additional $47 million in private donations. This proves that even one person, by doing truly great things, can unite others for a common good.