Leave a Legacy of Love
Make a Lasting Impact for Homeless Animals
By including Unleash the Paws in your estate plans, you ensure that homeless and at-risk animals receive the love, care, and second chances they deserve—even after you're gone. Your legacy will help save countless lives, providing shelter, medical care, and loving forever homes for years to come.
Ways to Give Through Your Will or Estate
Bequests – A Simple Way to Give
A bequest is an easy and impactful way to support Unleash the Paws after your lifetime. You can leave a specific amount, a percentage of your estate, or a designated asset. There are several ways to structure your bequest:
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Specific Bequest – Leave a set dollar amount or asset (e.g., $10,000 or a piece of property).
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Percentage Bequest – Donate a percentage of your estate, ensuring your gift adjusts as your estate changes.
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Residual Bequest – Leave the remainder of your estate after other gifts are made.
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Contingent Bequest – Make a gift to Unleash the Paws if certain conditions are met (e.g., if a family member predeceases you).
Benefits of a Bequest
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No Immediate Impact: You can make the gift without affecting your current finances.
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Flexible: You can change it at any time.
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Tax Benefits: Your estate may receive a charitable deduction, reducing estate taxes.
How to Include Unleash the Paws in Your Will
You can use this language when speaking with your attorney:
“I bequeath $______ (or _____% of my estate) to Unleash the Paws, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, located in Tyler, Texas.”
Provide for Your Pets in Your Will
Your pets are more than just animals – they're family. Ensuring their future means giving them a lifetime of love and care, even if you're no longer around. If you don’t have a trusted friend or family member who can take them in—or if you simply don’t want to place that responsibility on them—Unleash the Paws may be able to help.
Here’s how you can make sure your pets are taken care of:
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Name a Pet Guardian – If you have someone in your life who is willing and able to care for your pet, naming them as a guardian in your will ensures a smooth transition.
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Set Aside Funds for Their Care – Providing financial support for your pet’s needs, from food to veterinary care, ensures they continue to live a happy and healthy life.
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Plan for Senior or Special-Needs Pets – If your pet requires lifelong care due to age or medical conditions, Unleash the Paws can offer them a loving, safe home where they can live out their days in comfort.
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For Adoptable Pets – If your pet is young and healthy enough for adoption, we’ll work to find them the perfect family who will love and cherish them. If you prefer that we care for them ourselves, we may be able to provide lifelong sanctuary.
By making arrangements for your pets in your will, you give them the future they deserve—one filled with love, security, and care.
If you're considering Unleash the Paws as part of your pet’s future plan, we encourage you to reach out to discuss the details and ensure we can fulfill your wishes. Contact us at info@unleashthepaws.com
Let Us Know and Join the Legacy Circle
If you've included Unleash the Paws in your estate plans, we’d love to express our gratitude. Letting us know about your planned gift allows us to honor your generosity and welcome you into our Legacy Circle, a special group of supporters dedicated to the future of animal rescue.