National Free Wills Month: Protect Rescue Dogs for the Future with a Gift in Your Will

Every year, more dogs arrive at our rehoming centres, each with a story of their own. Some need urgent veterinary care. Some have never known kindness or a warm bed. Others have simply lost their home through no fault of their own, and just need somewhere safe to wait for their forever family to find them.  

But, what every single one of them has in common is the hope of a safe second chance. 

Comet, a 13-year-old Lurcher, knows that better than most. He first arrived in our care after being found as a stray, before finding a loving home where he spent five happy years.

It’s completely natural to have questions about writing or updating your Will. Many people wondering “how to leave money to charity in a Will?” feel unsure where to start. Here are a few questions we hear often: 

“Do you have to be wealthy to leave a gift?”: Not at all. After making sure your loved ones are taken care of, even just 2% of what remains can have a profound impact on rescue dogs who’ve been abandoned, neglected or mistreated. 

“Is writing a Will complicated?”: Writing or updating a Will has never been more straightforward, and there’s plenty of support available. You can start by downloading our free Gifts in Wills guide, which walks you through everything at your own pace. 

“Do I need to decide everything now?”: Your Will is yours to change whenever your wishes do. Many people use Free Wills Month simply as a prompt to put something in place, knowing they can revisit it later. 

Leaving a gift in your Will is, above all, a personal reflection of your values – your love for dogs, and your hope for a kinder world beyond your own lifetime.