Legacy Giving

Legacy giving, also known as planned giving, is a way for you to extend your commitment to animal welfare beyond your lifetime. By including a gift in your will, you ensure that the work you care about—strengthening animal protection laws, supporting rescue efforts, and promoting humane education—continues to shape a more compassionate Canada for years to come.

Your passion for animal welfare has already made a difference, and a legacy gift allows you to continue that impact. Your generosity will fuel Humane Canada’s efforts to advocate for stronger animal protection policies, prevent cruelty, and build a country where all animals are treated with dignity and respect.

Your legacy gift reflects your love for animals and vision for a more humane Canada. Here’s how you can make a lasting impact:

• Choose a gift that best fits your wishes—whether it’s a specific amount, a portion of your estate, or what remains after caring for loved ones—all dedicated to strengthening animal protection and advocacy.

• Use our full legal name and charitable registration number to ensure your gift reaches the animals who need it most.

• Work with an estate planning professional to ensure that your gift aligns with your financial and charitable goals and maximizes its impact on animals.

• Get started today with our FREE online tool through Willfora. It makes it easy to create or update your will and protect the future of animals.

Not at all. Legacy giving is for everyone who cares about animals. Even a small gift—a modest sum or a percentage of your estate—will help advocate for stronger animal protection laws, support critical rescue operations, and promote humane education. Every contribution helps build a future where animals are safe and valued.

Absolutely. Your legacy gift reflects your values. While unrestricted gifts allow us to direct funds where they are needed most, you can also choose to support a specific area of Humane Canada’s work, such as legislative advocacy, animal rescue, or education programs. We are happy to work with you to align your gift with the area of animal welfare that matters most to you, ensuring your legacy reflects your passion and creates meaningful change.

Yes. By including Humane Canada in your will, you can reduce the taxable amount of your estate, potentially lowering the financial burden on your loved ones while directing part of your legacy toward protecting animals.  Consult a financial advisor or tax professional to learn how your legacy gift can benefit both animals and your estate.

Creating a legacy of kindness for animals is simpler than you think. Here’s how you can ensure your values live on and continue making an impact:

1. Think about the legacy you want to create—one that strengthens animal protection, improves animal welfare, and helps build a more compassionate Canada through Humane Canada's ongoing efforts.

2. Speak with a legal or financial advisor to structure your gift in a way that honours your values, supports Humane Canada’s mission to protect animals, and ensures your legacy contributes to a more humane Canada while also considering the needs of your loved ones and your overall estate plan.

3. Take action today using Willfora, a FREE online tool. It makes creating or updating your will easy and securing a better future for animals.

4. Let us know about your gift so we can honour your generosity and ensure your legacy aligns with the impact you wish to create.

Without a doubt. No matter the size, every legacy gift contributes to a more humane Canada. Your generosity will support Humane Canada’s national efforts to improve laws, rescue and protect animals, and educate future generations about compassionate care. Your legacy will create a lasting, meaningful impact on the future of animal welfare. By leaving a gift in your will, you make a profound statement about your commitment to animals and a more humane world. Thank you for choosing to be part of this lasting change.