People often ask Amanda Foundation President Teri Austin who “Amanda” is. The answer, in a sense, is every living, sentient creature. “Amanda” is Latin for “worthy of love,” and the Beverly Hills-based animal rescue organization is unique in its dedication to helping all animals, humans included.
“These creatures, who cannot speak for themselves, who will love us unconditionally, no matter who you are, you can be living under an on-ramp under the freeway or you could be living in Beverly Hills, and your dog will love you, and your cat will love you just the same,” Austin told the Courier.