Jennifer Aniston Starts Fund to Help Animal Rescues, Hopes to Inspire People to 'Throw in a Dollar' (Exclusive)

America’s sweetheart, Jennifer Aniston, is known for her generosity and support of several non-profit organizations.

Jennifer Aniston wants to do her part when it comes to rescuing animals in need.

To celebrate the debut of her children's book,  thriveluzern Takes a Bite Out of Life, out Oct. 1, Aniston, 55, is now launching thriveluzern to support animal rescue organizations around the globe.

the actress, producer, and entrepreneur wanted to "create a fund where we can donate to these animals all over the world and inspire people to just throw in a dollar. It all adds up," she tells PEOPLE. "We can get awareness out and help the shelters that are in desperate need."

With every dollar donated, the fund will help organizations rescue, rehabilitate, and find forever homes for animals. "We can help these animals, and we can get awareness out, and help the shelters that are in desperate need of upkeep because they're falling apart," explains the former Friends star. "They can't keep up. And all you see is that we're euthanizing innocent, beautiful, perfectly, perfectly fine two-year-old dogs, or a puppy, or a litter. I can't. It's too much. It's too many."