In the video, the actors give voice to the plight of lonely and neglected “backyard dogs” like those who are featured in the real-life footage recorded near PETA’s Norfolk, Virginia, headquarters, where the group’s fieldworkers serve as a 24/7 resource for animals in need by providing them with free shelter, straw bedding, food, water, veterinary care, and other necessities.

The video spot will air a total of 10 times over the next two weeks on local TV channels. It begins with a shot of a chained dog sitting alone in the snow as Hardy asks, “When you first got me, did you know that you were going to chain me up and leave me outside?” It goes on to show footage of other shivering, hungry, and sad dogs forced to live outside with no protection from the elements.

Every year, PETA — whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to abuse in any way” — receives thousands of complaints about people who leave dogs outside in the cold. Dogs and other animals can become dehydrated when water sources freeze and can suffer and die from frostbite and exposure. PETA advises anyone concerned about an animal’s welfare to alert local law-enforcement agencies or PETA’s first responders immediately. Last year, a dog froze to death in Detroit after being abandoned in a cage overnight, while another was found frozen to death in a crate in the middle of the road.

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Tom is notoriously private about his life (we still don’t know the name or gender of his child with wife Charlotte Riley), but we can add this to the list of sweet (and funny) moments we’ve been treated to over the years. We’re addicted to his Instagram and his unique use of hashtags, we have listened to his 1999 rap mixtape on repeat, and we couldn’t help but swoon over that unforgettable bedtime story. This guy really is the gift that keeps on giving.

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Hardy is lending a hand to the victims of the Grenfell Tower fire in North Kensington, London by raising money through a JustGiving fundraising page.

“As a Londoner and as a human being, it is impossible to be unaffected by the harrowing, unnecessary loss of life, injury, sorrow and the continuing desperate and disturbing situation facing those that were residents of Grenfell Tower, Latimer Road West London,” Hardy wrote as part of a lengthy message on the page.

“It is impossible not to feel deep, profound shock and just stand by and not make the effort to help those who are innocent victims of a seemingly gross negligence,” he added.

Hardy didn’t go into detail as to what he meant by “gross negligence,” but he did demand that responsibility be taken for the fire, the cause of which is still under investigation.

“For me, culpability and accountability falls entirely on those responsible for providing secure, safe housing for those who live in public housing and the citizens/residents of the UK who are vulnerable,” he wrote, adding “This disaster feels like it could have been undoubtedly avoided. It is unacceptable in this day and age that men, women, and children are not safe in their homes – homes that are provided by public/social housing – because those homes were not adequately maintained to a correct and appropriate standard. It is shameful.”

As of this writing, at least 79 people are presumed dead, and dozens more are injured from the blaze which ripped through the 24-story high-rise apartment building in the early morning hours of June 14.

Hardy is targeting a goal of £50,000, and his page works in conjunction with a fund started by the charity, Kensington & Chelsea Foundation.

“My heart goes out to those who have lost their lives and their loved ones. My thoughts are with the innocent families who are suffering – those who have lost their homes and possessions, their friends, families, relatives, children and their lives in a disaster which could have been avoided,” he wrote.

Hardy isn’t the only celeb helping out as Adele, Simon Cowell, the Beckham family, and Rita Ora have all given back in some way shape or form.

This is my neighbourhood I can’t believe this is happening. My prayers are with everybody involved my heart is beating so fast. I used to play in that block – I want to do all I can do to help.

A post shared by Rita Ora (@ritaora) on Jun 14, 2017 at 2:45am PDT

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In the wake of the terror attack at Manchester Arena that killed 22 people and injured 59 more, London-native Hardy launched the Manchester Emergency Fund. Donations to the online fund will benefit the British Red Cross Society and support families and children whose lives were affected by the horrific act.

“I hope between us we can raise some funds as a gesture of goodwill and love to help in some small way towards repairing some if any of the damage done in the wake of last nights events,” Hardy wrote in a statement posted to his fundraising page at JustGiving.

He continued, “There will be much to do and for many the beginning of a new life without those that they love and also a new life damaged irrevocably by the actions of a crime which has no reason, no heartfelt purpose but was simply a cruel cowardly and barbaric, meaningless act of violence. A road to recovery unimaginable.

“Terrorism is abhorrent, the killing of innocent families and children unacceptable. And it is with those, the innocent victims and the witnesses of this atrocity that my heartfelt concern and deepest sympathy lies. Please help however you can.”

The Mad Max: Fury Road star had a goal of £15,000 (roughly $19,500 in U.S. dollars). As of this writing, he already surpassed his goal with donations continuing to pour in.

Hardy’s fund is part of similar funds under the British Red Cross Society’s “We Love Manchester Emergency Fund.” Within 24 hours of launching, the combined funds totaled £2m (roughly $2.6 million). In the past, Hardy supported charities benefiting the homeless and children, among others.

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But that’s exactly who the BBC chose for its program CBeebies Bedtime Stories. As the clock ticked towards 2017, The Dark Knight Rises and The Revenant star Tom Hardy read aloud from the children’s book You Must Bring a Hat.

Not only did the actor participate in the episode, which aired on New Year’s Eve, but he was completely game for the reading as he did voices for the characters, lounged on a couch with his dog Woody curled up on his lap, and, yes, even wore a hat.

Hardy’s film work isn’t geared towards children yet he surely gained many fans as his soothing voice helped them peacefully doze off and enter a new year.

The actor’s performance generated thousands of comments on the show’s Facebook page as followers immediately started suggesting their choices for next celebrity reader.

Although, based on the responses, you have to wonder if the suggestions were more to please adults than their kids.

“Could Jennifer Lawrence perhaps do one of these? She’s very popular with children. Children love her. I only ask as I’m thinking of how much the kids would love it,” commented follower Justin Ross, while another fan professed a desire to hear Superman tell a tale.

“Could we have Henry Cavill next please. Obviously, for my son who would really really love to see him…” wrote Donna Marie Devlin.

“What’s the chances of getting Michael Fassbender to do one? #lifemade,” commented Kerry McFarlane.

Of course, the response was all in good fun and a sign that Hardy’s gentler side was a hit.

Tom Hardy #cbeebies bedtime story was prob the highlight of NYE 2016

— Rachel Sigsworth (@rachelsigsworth) December 31, 2016

We couldn’t agree more!

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