LOUDOUN COUNTY, VA — June 15, 2025
In a story that’s capturing hearts across the nation, Fox News anchor Dana Perino has quietly undertaken a mission far from the spotlight — purchasing a sprawling farm in rural Virginia to rescue and rehabilitate over 70 abandoned and neglected dogs.
The move, kept secret for months, was only recently revealed when a local veterinary clinic shared a heartfelt tribute post thanking “a well-known public figure and her husband for transforming the lives of forgotten animals.”
That public figure turned out to be Perino, who, alongside her husband Peter McMahon, has been secretly funding and managing a private rescue operation just outside Leesburg.
“This wasn’t a publicity project,” a close friend shared. “Dana didn’t want attention — she wanted impact.”
Dubbed Liberty Tails Sanctuary, the 12-acre farm includes temperature-controlled kennels, open playfields, veterinary facilities, and a dedicated team of caretakers. Many of the dogs rescued were found in heartbreaking conditions — chained, starved, or abandoned in overcrowded shelters across the East Coast.
But what’s shocked and inspired people even more is what Peter McMahon did in secret to support Dana’s dream:
He sold one of his longtime overseas investments, and donated the entire profit — nearly $2 million — to fund the sanctuary’s first three years of operations.
“He did it quietly,” one staffer said. “He didn’t tell the press. He didn’t even tell Dana at first. He just showed up with a signed deed, a handwritten note, and said: ‘Let’s save them all.’”
The couple now spends nearly every weekend at the sanctuary, often pitching in with cleaning, feeding, and walking the dogs themselves. Dana is said to have named each of the first 30 rescues personally — including one senior beagle named “Justice” that she considers her “soul dog.”
News of the farm has since gone viral, with social media hailing the pair as “America’s quiet heroes.” #PerinoRescueProject trended nationwide on Sunday.
“They didn’t do this for applause,” one volunteer wrote. “But they deserve a standing ovation.”
And in a world often divided, Dana and Peter’s act of quiet compassion has reminded the country of something simple and powerful: kindness doesn’t need a camera crew — just a little land, a lot of heart, and the courage to act when no one’s watching.