PAWS is a popular and well regarded registered charity. Check our listing in the Canadian Book of Charities.
A gift in a will, also known as a bequest or legacy, is simply a gift you leave to a charity in your will. It is a popular way to leave a meaningful legacy for future generations. It is an opportunity to make a donation to a charity if you have not been able to during your lifetime.
Your donation to PAWS:
You may choose to designate a specific dollar amount, or percentage of the residue of your estate to give to charity. This is called a ‘bequest’ and is the most common way to leave a gift in your estate.
If you own publicly listed securities, donating them to us can have significant tax advantages. Your estate will receive a donation receipt to help reduce taxes owed, plus the elimination of taxes you would normally have to pay on capital gains. It's easy. CLICK the title above to directly access our Canada Helps form!
Naming charities as the beneficiary of your registered funds is one of the easiest and most flexible ways to give. It’s as simple as filling out your fund provider’s beneficiary form, which you can update any time.
Name a charity as the beneficiary of your life insurance policy.
Leaving a charitable gift to PAWS in your will, allows you to make an legacy contribution to a cause you care about, while still taking care of loved ones.
Would you like your donation to be invested in an endowment fund or in a specific project? Maybe you’d like your gift to commemorate someone?
Now is the time to set up a gift that achieves something personally meaningfully for you.
A charitable gift in a will, or bequest, is a way to leave a donation in your will to support a cause close to
your heart, like making a positive impact in the life of an animal. It allows you to leave a lasting legacy
while supporting the mission of organization like PAWS Canada.
Leaving a gift to PAWS Canada will help ensure continued support for animal welfare programs, including
aiding families in crisis and improving the lives of vulnerable pets across Canada. By supporting us, you
actively contribute to our vision of creating a better life for animal companions and their human
caregivers. Our focus is on addressing human needs, implementing preventative measures, and raising
awareness through educational initiatives.
You will have the option to leave a variety of gifts, all of which will directly contribute to our ongoing
mission of supporting the welfare of humans and their animal companions. These options include cash
donations, property, securities, naming our charity as the beneficiary of your registered funds, or life
insurance policy, or designating a percentage of your estate.
Yes, you will have an option to specify that your gift supports a particular program or initiative. Please
contact info@pawscanada.ca to discuss your specific preferences.
That’s great news! Including PAWS Canada in your will is a straightforward process. You can specify a fixed
amount, or a percentage of your estate, or any specific assets you would like to donate. Please consult
with your legal advisor to learn more about the process.
Yes, the charitable gifts can reduce the taxable amount of your estate, which may provide tax benefits to
your heirs. In addition to supporting a cause you deeply resonate with, your charitable donation made in a
will is eligible for a donation tax credit that can maximize the benefit of the gift by applying it against
income taxes payable associated with the estate.
Yes, you will need to update your will. This can be done by creating a new will or adding a codicil, which is
simply an amendment to your existing well. Please contact your legal advisor to learn more about the
process. Making this update will ensure your gift will be honored and directed to the cause you deeply
care about.
PAWS Canada is fully committed to transparency and accountability such as through our annual published
impact reports. You can specify how your donation should be used, whether for general purposes or
specific initiatives. This will help us align your gift with your long-term vision. Your gift will directly support
programs and initiatives aligned with our mission to improve animal welfare services to assist families in
need to support their pets and overall well-being. We sincerely thank you for your support.
