DONATIONS

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Kent Animal Shelter relies upon the generosity of individuals to continue our work. The shelter does not receive any funding from any public or government agency. Your gift can help to make a difference in the life of a homeless animal. Donations are tax-deductible and we gratefully accept all donations, big or small.
 

Make an E-donation over the Internet using our Secure Server!
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Or, print out our Donation Form, fill it out and mail it to us using the address at the bottom of the form.

Many employers offer matching gifts programs, which may match, dollar for dollar, the contributions that their employees make to not-for-profit organizations. Check out whether your employer participates in a matching gift program and double your donation!

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BEQUESTS AND GIFTS

Many individuals would like to provide important financial support for the Kent Animal Shelter, but may feel constrained by it financial and personal obligations. Fortunately, it's possible to support the Shelter without jeopardizing or neglecting the needs of your family. In fact, there are a number of ways to give which can actually enhance financial security for you and your family.
Among the ways to make your gift-some of which offer significant tax-saving opportunities-are these twelve methods:

Cash or checks- Because these gifts provide funds that can be put to immediate use by the shelter, they are important to help meet current expenses, especially when unanticipated needs arise. Cash gifts are tax deductible up to 50% of your adjusted gross income, and unused deductions may be carried forward for as many as five tax years.

Securities- Gifts of appreciated securities that you have owned for more than a year can be very advantageous. Capital gains taxes are completely avoided and a tax deduction can be taken for the full market value rather than just your original cost.

  Real estate- Real property may be contributed in various tax advantaged ways.

  Life Insurance- Gifts of existing policies you no longer need make excellent gifts. For existing policies, you can generally deduct the entire replacement value of the policy, plus any premium payments that you subsequently make. If the policy isn't completely paid up, it's approximate cash value plus future premium payments are usually fully deductible.

Charitable Remainder Unitrust- You, the donor, create a trust and fund it with property of your choice-cash, stock, artwork, etc. You specify what percentage of the trust assets you wish to receive as annual income, when you will begin to receive the income, and for how long. You will receive an immediate charitable income tax deduction, based upon the value of the property given to the trust and upon the income stream that you have specified. And you provide a means whereby the value of the asset initially placed in the trust will pass to your children free of both income and estate tax when you and your spouse have died.

SUPPORT THE KENT ANIMAL SHELTER FOR GENERATIONS TO COME THROUGH YOUR WILL.

One of the easiest and most thoughtful ways to provide continued support for the shelter is through a charitable bequest. By joining with others in making bequests, you can enable the Kent Animal Shelter to continue caring for helpless, abused and abandoned animals.

You can achieve this by making…
Outright bequest, of a specified percentage of the estate or a specified sum.

Residuary bequest may simply state that the shelter is to receive the remainder of your estate after all specific bequests have been made.

Contingent bequest may be used to provide for the distribution of property in the event that one of more of your named beneficiaries does not survive you.

A Life income bequest can provide the security of a lifetime income for your loved ones while assuring an eventual gift to the Kent Animal Shelter.

Careful planning may enable you to preserve more of your estate for your heirs, and avoid the necessity of selling off assets to pay taxes.

We have information and materials available upon request that may be helpful to you in planning your estate. We can also provide you with suggested wording if you wish to make a bequest. To receive additional information call Pam Green at 631-727-5731 at your convenience.

The Kent Animal Shelter is a 501 © 3 non-profit charitable organization dedicated to the welfare of homeless animals.


SPONSOR-A-PET
You may not be able to open your home to a pet at this time but we know your heart is in the right place. Many of our animals spend a number of months in our care. You can help us provide the care our animals need by becoming a sponsor. By viewing our Virtual Adoption Center , you are able to choose the pet you would like to sponsor. As a pet sponsor, you will receive a biography and a photo of your foster pet. You will also receive periodic updates on your pet's progress. When your foster pet has been placed in a new home, you will be notified of the good news. To be a SPONSOR, you send a monthly contribution of $20 dollars which helps us provide food, medical care, and shelter to a homeless animal. You may elect to be a co-sponsor of a pet and share the care of your foster dog or cat. A cosponsor contribution is $ 25.00 a month. Please call the shelter at 631-727-5731 if you would like to sponsor a pet. You can also email us at jleibold@kentanimalshelter.com for more information on becoming a sponsor.


 TREE OF LIFE

The Tree of Life is a commemorative tablet honoring our most valued friends and supporters. If you would like your name, the name of a pet or an honorary memorial leaf inscribed on the tree please fill out the information below exactly the way you would like the engraving to appear. A contribution of $100.00 is suggested which will help us to continue our work. The tree has been dedicated in the adoption center lobby.


 PET MEMORIALS

Your Pet can be memorialized on our site with a donation of $25. Please call us at 631-727-5731 for more information. You can see our Memorials Page HERE.

WISH LIST

Dog leashes and collars
Dog/Cat food
Dog/Cat beds
Blankets
Towels
Dog/Cat toys
Cat furniture in good condition
Heavy duty hoses
Rakes

VOLUNTEERING

Volunteers are needed for "hands-on" animal work such as socializing dogs and cats, cleaning, grooming, gardening, carpentry, helping with special events, fundraising, mailings, foster care, helping at weekend fairs and festivals, computer work etc. If you would like to volunteer please contact Joanne Leibold at 631-727-5731 or send an email to jleibold@kentanimalshelter.com.