Donation options
You can also make sure your donation works in support of the programs you feel most strongly about. Please check out the following programs:
You can also make sure your United way contributions reach the DHA:
Delaware #9136
Southeastern PA #5079
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Planned Giving
Preplanning the care of your pets will give you peace of mind, ease the stress on your family, and ensure that the needs of all those closest to you are met.
At one time or another, most of us have experienced the painful loss of someone close to us, as well as the complicated task of making sure that all of the belongings cherished by our loved one are properly taken care of. Most people have the foresight to designate in their will the heirs of their assets and tangible possessions, but often they don’t think to make provisions for their pet.
This can create difficulties as family members try to determine who will be responsible for the faithful companion left behind. Preplanning for the care of our pets can help eliminate unnecessary stress for our families at a highly emotional time, and will also make our wishes clear and therefore more likely to be followed.
In 2003, the Delaware Humane Association was the benefactor from the estate of Janice Reed. For years Mrs. Reed had provided food and shelter for over 15 feral cats that lived on her property. Fearing what would happen to her beloved felines when she was unable to care for them, she chose to provide DHA with financial support to ensure that her cats would receive lifelong care. Mrs. Reed’s foresight provided her with the comfort of knowing that her cats would be well taken care of after her passing, and relieved her heirs of the burden of having to guess what she wanted done.
As animal guardians we should all think about planning for the lifelong care of our pets. Since laws affecting funds established for the perpetual care of family pets have changed in recent years, it’s important to seek expert legal counsel to ensure that your wishes and your pet’s needs are both met.
Please feel free to contact Kevin Usilton if you would like to discuss the various ways that DHA can assist you in providing for your companion animals. Together we can determine what would be in the best interest of your devoted, four-footed friends. Preplanning the care of your pets will give you peace of mind, ease the stress on your family, and ensure that the needs of all those closest to you are met.
Contact Info
Kevin Usilton, Executive Director
kusilton@dehumane.org or
(302) 571-8171 Ext. 303
