Animal Welfare League NSW is financially dependent on donations and bequests to continue our vital work.  

A bequest to Animal Welfare League NSW will ensure that the protection, care and rights of unwanted, neglected and abandoned animals continues well into the future. It will also ensure that animal welfare issues of the future are identified, researched and promoted throughout the community. For correct wording or a confidential discussion about leaving a bequest to Animal Welfare League NSW please contact our Legacy Officer on 8899 3333 or bequest@awlnsw.com.au

It is also important when making your Will to plan for the future care of your pets. Whoever you choose to care for them, it is important that they understand this responsibility and are prepared to value your pet as you do.

How your Legacy will help us care for your animals

If you are concerned about ongoing care for your pet, then our Legacy Program can provide peace of mind that your beloved companion will be cared for into the future.

You will have the reassurance of knowing that your companion pet will be taken into care immediately upon your death. You may decide you would like us to find a new caring home, or let your pet live at Legacy House for their natural life.

For information on how to make a Legacy gift to Animal Welfare League NSW for the ongoing care of your pets, please contact our Legacy Officer for a confidential discussion on 8899 3333 or email bequest@awlnsw.com.au

Next Steps

You may wish to consider using the following clauses which are suitable sentiments when writing your will.

“I give and bequeath all animals of which I die possessed to the Animal Welfare League NSW (ABN 88 000 533 086) on the basis that:

Such animals will either be directly cared for by the League itself or will, at its discretion, be placed in a good and caring home.

The considered opinion of an appropriately qualified senior employee of the League as to the best interests of any such animals shall be taken as final and binding.

I give and bequeath to the Animal Welfare League NSW (ABN 88 000 533 086) the sum of $X and direct that the receipt of the Treasurer for the time being or a Proper Officer of the League authorised to act on his/her behalf shall be a sufficient discharge to my executors for this bequest”.

Or

“I give and bequeath all of the residue (or percentage of my estate of whatsoever kind and wheresoever situate to Animal Welfare League NSW (ABN 88 000 533 086) and direct that the receipt of the Treasurer for the time being or a Proper Officer of the League authorised to act on his/her behalf shall be a sufficient discharge to my executors for this bequest which is to be applied to the general purposes of the League”.

Emergency Card

When considering the ongoing care of your pets, you may be interested in our Emergency Card program, which will provide immediate care and accommodation to your pets in the case of an emergency. For information click here