Kayla McBride joins Humane World for Animals pet campaign
Kayla McBride has joined Humane World for Animals as a More Than a Pet ambassador, launching Points for Pets to convert her 2026 WNBA scoring into meals for pets in underserved communities. The Minnesota Lynx guard will donate 250 meals per point and 1,000 per three-pointer, with totals tracked on the campaign website.
Key Takeaways
- McBride is the latest WNBA star to partner with Humane World for Animals on the More Than a Pet campaign.
- Every point and three-pointer she scores in the 2026 regular season funds pet meals for families facing poverty.
- To date, her 324 points and 46 three-pointers have already generated 127,000 meals for pets.
- The campaign highlights that roughly 20 million U.S. pets live with families experiencing poverty.
- Points for Pets follows a 2024 launch with NBA All-Star LaMelo Ball that delivered 296,000 meals.
Why Did Kayla McBride Join the More Than a Pet Campaign?
Minnesota Lynx star guard Kayla McBride has joined Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States, as an ambassador for its More Than a Pet campaign. McBride and her dog Tucker, age 9, have been together for his entire life, and she credits that bond as a driving force behind her decision.
"My dog, Tucker, is a part of my family. He constantly reminds me how strong the bond between people and pets really is," McBride said. "Keeping people and pets together—that's a mission I believe in." Her partnership arrives as celebrity athletes increasingly use their platforms for off-court causes, a trend covered regularly in our Celebrity Breaking News section.
How Does Points for Pets Turn WNBA Scoring Into Pet Support?
To kick off her ambassador role, McBride is participating in the Points for Pets initiative. For every point she scores during the 2026 WNBA regular season, Humane World for Animals will donate 250 meals to pets in underserved communities. Each three-pointer adds 1,000 meals.
McBride's total points and corresponding meals donated are tracked on the More Than a Pet website through a dedicated online progress tracker updated throughout the regular season. The inaugural Points for Pets program launched in 2024 with Charlotte Hornets All-Star LaMelo Ball, who scored 1,184 points and generated 296,000 meals for pets delivered to families nationwide.
What Pet Poverty Crisis Is the Campaign Addressing?
Approximately 20 million pets in the United States live with families experiencing poverty, and 70% have never seen a veterinarian, according to Humane World for Animals. The More Than a Pet campaign raises awareness of that national crisis and works to ensure everyone, regardless of socioeconomic status, geography, or background, can experience the joy of having a pet.
"People have tremendous love for their animal family members, yet millions struggle to access affordable veterinary care, pet food and basic supplies," said Amanda Arrington, vice president of Access to Care for Humane World for Animals. Through access-to-care programs Pets for Life and Rural Area Veterinary Services, the organization has distributed over $126 million worth of pet food and supplies, serving more than 750,000 pets.
What Impact Has McBride Made on the Court in 2026?
A 12-year WNBA veteran, McBride was drafted third overall by the San Antonio Stars, earned WNBA All-Rookie honors, and has been selected to the WNBA All-Star team five times. She currently ranks fifth on the all-time WNBA career three-pointers list.
The Lynx guard has started the 2026 season strong, scoring 324 points at 15.4 per game along with 46 three-pointers. Those totals have already produced 127,000 meals for pets to date. McBride said it is inspiring to know the game can have an impact beyond the court, with every point helping provide meals and support for pets in underserved communities.