Songwriter Jimmy White, a former Brant Beach resident of 22 years, now living in Florida, has created a funding vehicle to benefit animal welfare called The Leroy Foundation, named for his beloved cat, Leroy, who lived with him on LBI for many years and passed away in 2023.

“The very first donation went to the Ocean County animal shelter in Manahawkin, where Leroy was born,” he said.

He wrote a song for the foundation called “A Leroy Morning” in memory of his friend, available on the foundation’s website, theleroyfoundation.org.

“I am sure that just about any animal lover who has lost their pet will find much to identify with,” he said.

Years ago, he wrote a song called “Good Friends Are Hard to Find” on behalf of the Bella Moss Foundation, formed to…