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Leave a Gift in Will

LET YOUR LOVE FOR ANIMALS LIVE ON

Every forever home begins with a safe place like Sydney Dogs & Cats Home. Since 1946, we’ve rescued, reunited and rehabilitated more than 200,000 lost and abandoned animals.

By leaving a gift in your Will, you’ll create a legacy of love and compassion that gives vulnerable pets the chance to heal, find safety, and discover their forever homes.

Your gift will help:

Provide lifesaving medical treatment – from complex surgeries to everyday vet care, giving animals a second chance at life.
Offer shelter, safety and love – ensuring frightened strays like Lexie can heal, regain trust, and find their forever homes.
Support community and education programs – reaching vulnerable people and their pets through education, wellbeing and outreach.
Build and maintain safe facilities – creating spaces where animals are treated with compassion, dignity and hope.

The gifts that generous people have left in their Wills have been essential to the work we do, saving thousands of animals each year.

Announcement: Until midnight on 14 September 2025, you can write your legally binding Will for free with our trusted partner, Safewill.

WHAT YOUR GIFT ACHIEVES

When Lexi the Border Collie arrived at Sydney Dogs & Cats Home, her skin was raw, infected and covered in fleas - one of the worst cases our vet team had ever seen.

With urgent treatment and patient care from staff, volunteers and a foster carer, Lexi slowly healed. Her fur grew back, her confidence returned, and she finally found the loving home she deserved.

By leaving a gift in your Will, you’ll ensure that future animals like Lexi receive the same lifesaving care, compassion and second chance.

Legacy gifts can take many forms — from a specific item to a portion, or even all, of your estate. To help you explore what feels right for you, we’ve created a booklet that gently guides you through the options and shows how your love for animals can live on.

We understand how important it is to know your own pets will be safe and loved. That’s why we offer a Legacy Pets Program, giving you peace of mind that any pets provided for in your Will can be rehomed with the same care and compassion we show every animal. You can email legacy@sdch.org.au for more information or read p7 of our booklet:

 

Until midnight on 14 September 2025, you can write your legally binding Will for free with our trusted partner, Safewill. It takes just 20 minutes to complete, and every Will is reviewed by a lawyer — giving you confidence and peace of mind.

BRENDA'S LEGACY OF LOVE

Brenda Magnifico was a gifted performer who lit up stages around the world. Away from the spotlight, her greatest joy came from the love of her animals.

Wanting her compassion to live on, Brenda chose to leave a Gift in her Will to Sydney Dogs & Cats Home. Thanks to her kindness, countless lost and abandoned pets will always have a safe place to turn for care, healing and hope.

 

LIFE CHANGING LEGACIES:

We are deeply grateful to the kind-hearted supporters who have left a gift in their Will. Because of their generosity, thousands of lost and abandoned animals have found safety, healing and hope.

Together, we can ensure this love lives on for generations to come.

If you’re considering leaving a gift, we’d love to have a confidential chat. Please email legacy@sdch.org.au or call Karen or Tessa on 9587 9611.

 

 

 

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