You can designate either a certain amount of money, a percentage of your estate, a particular asset or the residual of your estate. A Will gives clear legal instructions regarding your intentions for your state and is important even for those with modest assets. If you pass without a Will, you are considered to have died “intestate” which means that the government rather than you will decide on how your assets are divided.

RRSPs and RRIFs are considered gifts when the London Humane Society is named as the beneficiary. By giving your RRSP and/or RRIF, you are not only preserving the capital of your estate by avoiding taxes, but you leave your mark on unwanted or cruelly treated animals in your community. These assets are highly taxed after death, but by donating them you would offset the tax that your estate would owe upon your death.

Life Insurance is one of the easiest ways to make a major gift to the London HUmane Society. By taking out a life insurance policy and naming the London Humane Society the beneficiary, you can make a significant donation. You make fixed monthly payments for a set term of either 10, 15 or 20 years, you will get a tax receipt for your monthly premiums while creating a legacy that will live on.

Stocks and Securities became popular after the 2009 Federal Government budget when the capital gains tax on such securities was eliminated if donated to a charity.

Trusts offer several options to people who wish to establish a trust fund for the London Humane Society. Charitable Remainder Trusts are a good option for people who would like to make a large gift to the London Humane Society but who need to retain the use of their assets during their lifetime. By setting up a trust agreement, you can retain your assets to guarantee the income you need during your lifetime.

• Washable “Cuddler” Cat Beds (regular and covered), small size
• Fleece/sherpa, or other soft washable fabric flat beds, small & medium size
• Kuranda Cat Beds (specifically made for shelter environments)
• Dry Kitten and Cat Food
• Mammalac/kitten milk replacement
• Nail clippers
• Non-clumping Cat litter
• Stainless Steel Litter Pans, large and small
• Plastic Litter Pans, small
• Sponge balls for cats; “Catch the Mouse” cat toy; hard plastic whiffle balls; furless cat toys

• Large balls (soccer); Rope toys for medium to large dogs
• Buster Cubes or Busy Balls
• Long Handled Pooper Scoopers
• Kuranda Dog Beds X-Large in particular (specifically made for shelter environments)

• Short-sleeved Lab Coats (med, large, x-large)
• Rubber Boots — size 7, 8 & 9
• Non-Latex Disposable Examination Gloves — MED
• Washable Absorbent Towels and Blankets (no pillows, quilts or other stuffed items)

• Paper Towels; Kleenex
• Laundry Detergent
• Dish Soap; Bleach; Hand Sanitizer refills
• Rubber dishwashing gloves (Med & Large)
• Rubbermaid plastic one-step stools
• Brooms; Dustpans
• 50 ft garden hose; Spray nozzle for hoses

• Printer paper
• Sticky Notes, Staples
• Postage Stamps
• Snow Shovels (winter only)
• Christmas table cloths (seasonal only)

• Pioneer allows you to convert your Pioneer Bonus Bucks rewards points into cash donations for registered charities like The London Humane Society.
  Learn more here.
• Canadian Tire Money can be donated to The London Humane Society allowing us to purchase supplies.

• Donate A Car Canada accepts Vehicle Donations for London Humane Society.  We provide free towing in many areas across Canada, or you can drop off your vehicle to maximize your donation. When you Donate your  RV, boat, motorcycle or other vehicle to London Humane Society through Donate A Car Canada, it will either be recycled or sold at auction depending on its condition, age and location. Donate A Car Canada will look after all the details to make it easy for your Charity to benefit. After your Vehicle Donation is complete, London Humane Society will send you a tax receipt within 45 days!

Every Friday in the London Free Press classified section, the London Humane Society Adopt a Pet Ads are featured.

A picture really is worth a thousand words. The ads are a wonderful way to help an animal find a loving home.

To sponsor an ad please call Barb or Peter at Klein Auto Repair; (519) 434-0363, Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m. Please feel free to leave a message.

Every Friday in the London Free Press classified section, the London Humane Society Adopt a Pet Ads are featured.

An entire range of sponsorship opportunities is available for many of our campaigns and events throughout our calendar year. Please contact us for current event sponsorship information.

For more information on other donations or sponsorships please contact us at (519) 451-0630 ext 231 or email: administration@londonhumane.ca

You can make a donation to help our animals in memory of a person or an animal, in recognition of a birthday, a wedding, anniversary, graduation or retirement, to congratulate a new pet owner on a recent adoption, to commend a dog on successfully completing obedience training, in honour of someone special, or for any special occasion at all.

Gift Letters can also be a great way to help you with the difficult decision of finding a Christmas gift for a favourite someone on your list. And best of all, you can help unwanted and abused animals at the same time.

We acknowledge these gifts of love by sending a letter (card for Christmas) to recipients telling them of your thoughtful contribution to the work of the London Humane Society. Not only does your gift help the many homeless animals living at the shelter, but we are often told the letters and cards we send are highly cherished by their recipients.

To arrange for a letter or card to be sent to a special person or animal we ask that you provide us with specific details, including your name and phone number, the name full address of the recipient, along with details of the occasion you wish to acknowledge. Orders can be submitted in the following ways:

• Email to administration@londonhumanesociety.ca
• Telephoned in to (519) 451-0630 ext 231
• Faxed to (519) 451-8995
• Mailed to 624 Clarke Road, London ON N5V 3K5
• OR you can stop by and give us the details in person (then have a visit with the wonderful animals who are temporarily calling the shelter their home).

More and more people have been making use of the Donor Choice Program available through the United Way.

We would encourage you to think of the London Humane Society and the many distressed animals in our care when contributing to the United Way campaign this year. At the same time, you might also want to remind your friends and colleagues of the availability of the program when they consider a contribution to United Way… And to those of you who have supported us in this way in the past, we thank you.