'Sister Wives' star Garrison Brown is honored by animal shelter after it was flooded with donations after 25-year-old's death

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By Kim Novak

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Garrison Brown has been honored by the High Country Humane Animal Shelter following his death at 25, after the center was flooded with donations in the animal lover's memory.

The 25-year-old was found dead at the start of March by his brother, Gabriel Brown, with it being revealed that he had tragically taken his own life. 

Garrison, who was the son of Sister Wives stars Janelle and Kody Brown, had also been featured on the show along with his family and his dad's multiple wives.

The young man was also a big animal lover, as was showcased on his Instagram, where he regularly shared photos of him with his rescue cats.

Now, after Garrison was laid to rest, the High Country Humane Animal Shelter has revealed how they have chosen to honor his legacy, by naming their cat adoption room after him, in memory of his love and devotion to the unwanted animals there.

The organization said in a post on social media: "Today, we honor Robert Garrison Brown for his love and compassion towards cats and all animals by naming our Cat Adoption Room after him and the cats he loved and adopted from us.

"Garrison, your memory has touched so many lives already and will continue to do so here at High Country Humane for years to come.

"Thank you for sharing your passion for animals with us, we will remember you always. #TogetherForCats #GarrisonBrown #NeverForgotten."

The center also unveiled a plaque they'd had made in Garrison's memory, with a heartwarming photo of him with his cats, named Catthew, Patches, and Ms. Buttons, which is now in the cat adoption room.

The organization also shared a short video of its Development Director Jane Horton unveiling the plaque and revealing the huge impact Garrison had on their charity as donations came flooding in in his honor after his death.

She said: "I came in at a very, very sad time, but also at a very unique situation with the passing of Garrison Brown. He was a cat lover through and through and was an adopter with us, and sadly he took his life.

"But through that sadness came an outpouring of love from all over the country of people wanting to give gifts in memory of Garrison."

She revealed that "a little over $25,000" was raised in just two weeks after Garrison's death, with people sharing loving messages in his honor after having been moved by his passing.

Garrison is the son of Janelle (left) and Kody Brown (centre). Credit: Gabe Ginsberg/FilmMagic/Getty Images

Jane added: "So it’s an amazing gift in his memory and it’s a true testament to the person he was."

She also pointed out that Garrison himself had adopted elderly cats from the shelter, seeking to give homes to those that were unwanted by others.

He'd shared details of one of his adoptees online, writing: "Newest [addition] to my home, Ms Buttons. She’s 9 years old and was on the line for euthanasia but my savior complex couldn’t suffice. #crazycatlady."

Now, Garrison's legacy of saving cats will live on at the center.

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org
Featured image credit: Instagram/Garrison Brown

'Sister Wives' star Garrison Brown is honored by animal shelter after it was flooded with donations after 25-year-old's death

vt-author-image

By Kim Novak

Article saved!Article saved!

Garrison Brown has been honored by the High Country Humane Animal Shelter following his death at 25, after the center was flooded with donations in the animal lover's memory.

The 25-year-old was found dead at the start of March by his brother, Gabriel Brown, with it being revealed that he had tragically taken his own life. 

Garrison, who was the son of Sister Wives stars Janelle and Kody Brown, had also been featured on the show along with his family and his dad's multiple wives.

The young man was also a big animal lover, as was showcased on his Instagram, where he regularly shared photos of him with his rescue cats.

Now, after Garrison was laid to rest, the High Country Humane Animal Shelter has revealed how they have chosen to honor his legacy, by naming their cat adoption room after him, in memory of his love and devotion to the unwanted animals there.

The organization said in a post on social media: "Today, we honor Robert Garrison Brown for his love and compassion towards cats and all animals by naming our Cat Adoption Room after him and the cats he loved and adopted from us.

"Garrison, your memory has touched so many lives already and will continue to do so here at High Country Humane for years to come.

"Thank you for sharing your passion for animals with us, we will remember you always. #TogetherForCats #GarrisonBrown #NeverForgotten."

The center also unveiled a plaque they'd had made in Garrison's memory, with a heartwarming photo of him with his cats, named Catthew, Patches, and Ms. Buttons, which is now in the cat adoption room.

The organization also shared a short video of its Development Director Jane Horton unveiling the plaque and revealing the huge impact Garrison had on their charity as donations came flooding in in his honor after his death.

She said: "I came in at a very, very sad time, but also at a very unique situation with the passing of Garrison Brown. He was a cat lover through and through and was an adopter with us, and sadly he took his life.

"But through that sadness came an outpouring of love from all over the country of people wanting to give gifts in memory of Garrison."

She revealed that "a little over $25,000" was raised in just two weeks after Garrison's death, with people sharing loving messages in his honor after having been moved by his passing.

Garrison is the son of Janelle (left) and Kody Brown (centre). Credit: Gabe Ginsberg/FilmMagic/Getty Images

Jane added: "So it’s an amazing gift in his memory and it’s a true testament to the person he was."

She also pointed out that Garrison himself had adopted elderly cats from the shelter, seeking to give homes to those that were unwanted by others.

He'd shared details of one of his adoptees online, writing: "Newest [addition] to my home, Ms Buttons. She’s 9 years old and was on the line for euthanasia but my savior complex couldn’t suffice. #crazycatlady."

Now, Garrison's legacy of saving cats will live on at the center.

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org
Featured image credit: Instagram/Garrison Brown