Leave a legacy of compassion

Because of generous, forward-thinking friends like you, animals will have a strong and vocal advocate well into the future. Your personal legacy will help save the lives of all animals, help us to advocate on their behalf and sustain our agenda to drive transformational change. The Humane Society of the United States simply could not exist but for investments like the ones you make.

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$25,000 to $99,999

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$1 million or more

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Create your humane legacy

Give animals a voice for generations to come when you include the Humane Society of the United States in your estate plan.

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Charitable gift annuities provide a way to create a legacy for animals now—and receive dependable payments for life.

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Donors like you make a difference in the lives of all animials. Here are their stories of giving.

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  • I am most interested in making a gift to the Humane Society of the United States that:

    Allows me to see my gifts in action during my lifetime.
    Leaves a legacy at the Humane Society of the United States and will benefit our mission after my lifetime.