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Companion animals add so much to our lives and give us joy, loyalty and unconditional love. When planning for the disbursement of estates, it is vital to allow for the care and protection of your pet(s).

So often we, at The Humane Society, receive older pets that are surrendered by the relative of a deceased person. Sometimes this may be the wish of the deceased, but often it is not. Although we try everything in our power and experience to place all of the animals we receive, the reality is that we are not able to place homes for all the animals we receive.

That is why we have established the Guardian Angel Program - to ensure that pet owners who provide for their pets in estate planning will absolutely be guaranteed a loving, warm, and safe home for their pet(s). We select new homes - through your criteria - and monitor your pet(s) throughout their entire lifetime.

Only you can make the proper decisions concerning your pet's needs. Failing to plan may put your animal friend at grave risk in the future - they not only lose you - but your pet may lose the opportunity to live out its natural life in a loving and caring home.

Since you cannot legally leave money directly to your pet, you need to designate a caretaker in a Trust or Will and request that the funds be used for food, shelter and veterinary care as needed.

The Humane Society of Southern Arizona, unlike an individual, will be here far into the foreseeable future, pursuing its mission of animal welfare. As such, you may rest assured that your pet will be secure, loved and cared for, no matter what may happen.

Whether you decide that it is best for your pet to stay in your home for its natural life, or be placed into a new loving home, The HSSA can help you. We guarantee that your wishes for your pet(s) are met.

· Guardian Angel Program: How It Works >

The pet owner arranges a gift to The Humane Society of Southern Arizona in an estate plan that takes effect upon death.


The Pet Owner selects the following life care options:

1. An estate gift such as an endowment, trust fund, or gift annuity to the Humane Society of Southern Arizona with a minimum amount of $2,500 per pet assures that the pet will be placed with a loving family.
   
2. An estate gift to the Humane Society of Southern Arizona with a minimum gift of $10,000 assures pet placement with a loving family, monitored by the HSSA animal care specialists for life, plus pet health insurance - ensuring that your pet will receive the quality medical care regardless of expense.
   
3. Other options may be so specified - an estate gift to the Humane Society of Southern Arizona may include a variety of special terms, such as mandating that your pet(s) will stay in your home for their natural lifetime, all medical needs will be met, and other requests as you so desire.

Note: An irrevocable gift or endowed fund also ensures that your pet will be cared for during your temporary disability or confinement to a nursing home.

A Review of the Benefits:

By naming the Humane Society of Southern Arizona as a beneficiary in your estate plan you are guaranteed loving, attentive care for your pet when you are no longer here to provide care yourself. You have the peace of mind of knowing that your pet won't become an innocent victim of someone's inability, unwillingness, negligence or abuse.

You and your pet receive:

• Security
• Dependability
• Stability
• Peace of Mind

• Loving Care
• Individual Attention
• Warm and Cozy Sleeping Quarters
• Special Diets as Needed
• Healthcare
• Socialization
• Permanent Home
• A Home as close to the one you provided as we can possibly create