Their future depends on people like you.
HELP SHAID BE HERE FOR THE NEXT 40 YEARS
LEAVE A LEGACY OF LOVE
For 40 years, animals in distress have had somewhere to turn because people in our community cared.
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A gift in your will can help ensure that SHAID continues to provide shelter, care and second chances for animals for generations to come.
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A FUTURE FOR ANIMALS WHO HAVE NOWHERE ELSE TO GO
Every year, animals arrive at SHAID needing something different—a safe place to land, medical care, time to heal, or simply another chance.
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Because of our supporters, we can say yes when an animal needs us.
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A legacy gift helps make sure that future generations of animals will continue to have somewhere to turn.
Your legacy can become part of theirs.
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INFORMATION FOR WILLS (BEQUESTS)
Charity Information
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Full Legal Name: S.HA.I.D. TREE SHELTER SOCIETY
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Charity Registration Number: 130169113RR0001
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Mailing Address:
SHAID Tree Animal Shelter
100 High Street, Unit 17, Suite 138
Bridgewater, NS B4V 1V9 -
Shelter Address (for legal purposes):
950 Mullock Road
Whynotts Settlement, NS B4V 5T9 -
Phone: 902-543-4849
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Email: info@shaidanimalshelter.com
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Types of Legacy Gifts
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Specific Gift
A designated amount of money or a specific item, such as property or equipment. -
Residual Gift
A percentage of your estate after all other bequests have been made. -
Undesignated Gift
A monetary gift without restrictions, allowing SHAID to use the funds where they are most needed.
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Tax Receipts
SHAID Tree Animal Shelter will issue a charitable donation receipt for any bequest or gift made through a will. This receipt can be used to claim the donation on the estate’s final tax return.
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Questions or Need Help?
If you or your executor have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to contact us directly at info@shaidanimalshelter.com or call 902-543-4849.
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Thank You
Thank you for considering leaving a legacy that will help care for vulnerable animals for generations to come. Your support truly makes a lasting impact.
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WORDING FOR YOUR WILL
TYPES OF PLANNED GIFTS
PETCARE AFTER PASSING
KEY INFORMATION
Legal name: S.H.A.I.D. TREE SHELTER SOCIETY
Charitable Registration number: 130169113RR0001
Specific Bequest
“I give to S.H.A.I.D. Tree Shelter Society the sum of $____. I request that the funds be used for the highest priority need.”
Residual Bequest
“I give to S.H.A.I.D. Tree Shelter Society, ___% of the residue of my estate. I request that the funds be used for the highest priority need.”
Thank you for your generosity and thinking of homeless pets as part of your gift planning!
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Please note that SHAID Tree Animal Shelter cannot act as an executor on behalf of any estate. Please speak with your financial advisor or lawyer to make sure that your wishes are fulfilled.
SHAID can accept the following planned gifts:
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Bequests (Specific, Residual, Contingent)
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Gifts from a Trust
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Publicly Listed Securities (shares, stocks, bonds or units of a mutual fund trust)
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Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs) and Registered Retirement Income Funds (RRIFs)
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Tax Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs)
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Life Insurance
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Real Estate
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Charitable Remainder Trusts
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It’s important to plan ahead for your pets’ future care in the event of your death. Deciding who they will go to and addressing this in your will and with that person ensures they will always be safe and cared for. If you do not have a trusted friend or family member who can take in your pet, you can have peace of mind knowing that SHAID Tree Animal Shelter will provide care, shelter, and work to find them a loving new home.
Consider adding the following clause to your will:
“If I have any pets at my death and have not made alternative provision for their care and welfare, I give those pets to SHAID Tree Animal Shelter. Without imposing any trust, I ask SHAID to take any action it deems necessary for the welfare of my pets, including:
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Finding a suitable new home; or
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Placing my pets in a specifically selected foster home.”
HONOUR YOUR LOVED ONES
TRIBUTE/ MEMORIAL DONATIONS
Honour someone special in your life with a meaningful gift.
Whether you're celebrating a loved one or remembering a cherished animal companion, this is a heartfelt way to show you care while helping animals in need.
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With every donation, SHAID will send a personalized acknowledgment card to the person or family if you wish to notify. It’s a thoughtful way to mark a special occasion or offer comfort during a time of loss.
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To have an acknowledgment card sent, please include the name(s) and mailing address of the recipient.
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Tribute/memorial donations can be made:
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In person at SHAID
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By mail
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By e-transfer to info@shaidanimalshelter.com
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Or through Canada Helps
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Thank you for choosing to honour someone special while making a difference for animals who rely on our care.
