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Charities always appreciate when Will-makers leave a gift in their Will to them. However, the only way a charity can receive anything from a Will-maker’s Estate is if they clearly identify/name the charity in their Will. If the deceased dies without a Will, under the rules of intestacy, a charity cannot receive a cent from the deceased’s Estate. In simple terms, no Will, no gift to charity from your Estate. https://lnkd.in/gFxmWCk3

In this post, we’ve rounded up some highlights from our AMA on our 2023 Charity Recommendations. We hope these questions and answers provide deeper insight into our charity evaluations and decision-making processes. 🔎 #charityevaluators #charityrecommendations #animalwelfare #animaladvocacy #effectivealtrusim

A great article and video explaining how much we need your support and the different ways you can help. Did you know that we don’t receive government funding & rely completely on donations and partnerships? Sharing our story is just one of the easy ways you can help us!

On February 20th, we celebrate National Love Your Pet Day, a day to embrace one special trait that makes us human: our love of our pets! There are many things that differentiate humans from the rest of the Animal Kingdom, but one of the more unusual behaviours is our longstanding tendency to keep other animals as pets. According to a UK Pet Food report, 16.2 million (57%) of UK households reported owning a pet in January 2023, accounting for about 38 million pets total throughout the country. It only makes sense to commemorate something that’s so important to so many people, so on February 20th, we celebrate our pets with #NationalLoveYourPetDay! #Pets have been a part of human life for thousands of years. Ever since we’ve made our first steps into civilisation, animals have been right there alongside us. And look at those faces! Who could blame us? Nobody really knows exactly what animal the very first pet was. But, one animal, the wolf, lived alongside early humans for centuries. Even as far back as 12,000 years ago, dogs and cats were buried in their human counterparts’ graves. It seems that even early humans had a deep attachment to their furry friends. Whether #Cats, #Dogs, #Birds, or even #Spiders, lets celebrate our furry/feathered friends and shower them with love and affection on this day! See more here: https://lnkd.in/e-SxXP-k #LoveYourPetDay #AnimalWelfare ------------------------------------------------ Check out the Awareness Days Calendar on aDoddle.org - Discover what's coming up in the next few months and at the same time why not search the Community Map to find amazing charities and community groups in your local area 🙂 https://lnkd.in/eB8dKfQE #Community #Charity #Awareness #CommunityMap 🗺️ #AwarenessDays

When we donate to charity, do we pick human or animal causes? Of total charity giving, what's an appropriate amount to go towards animal causes? In this blog I look at the percentage of total charitable funding that goes to animal causes in Ireland; and argue that it should be more. https://lnkd.in/eFVBjXft

We are entering the time of year when we conduct in-depth reviews to update our list of Recommended Charities. To enhance transparency and provide insight into the evaluation process, we are sharing changes to our charity evaluation criteria that will apply to this year’s set of charities. 🔎 #charityevaluations #charityevaluator #charityreviews #animaladvocacy #animalrights #effectivealtruism

Most people when they hear about an animal rescue, the biggest question they ask is “how can we get INVOLVED?” We here at Happy FurEver want you to know that every little bit of help matters. From donating your old towels or blankets to adding a bag of dog food to your monthly grocery bill — an animal in need appreciates you. -Make a one-time supply donation by purchasing items from our Amazon Wishlist. -Volunteer to pick up and deliver supplies. -Become a Giving Family. Commit to a monthly, recurring purchase of pet food. As little $8 a bag per month. -DONATE to Happy FurEver — a 501(c)3 managed through Players Philanthropy Fund. -Volunteer to FOSTER an animal in your home. -And of course, ADOPT one of our lovable rescue animals! Visit our website for more information on how to get involved today! https://lnkd.in/gt_mJhys

🚨 Important update for those with charitable beneficiaries in their Will! 🚨 The recent Appellate Division decision, In the Matter of the Estate of Heinecke, sheds light on the potential pitfalls when charitable organizations named in your Will face changes or become inactive. Learn more in our latest Elder Law blog by Richard Miller, Esq. and Dan Stone, Esq., where they discuss the implications of this case and why it's crucial to review your Will periodically. Don't risk costly litigation—ensure your charitable wishes are protected. #ElderLaw #EstatePlanning #CharitableGiving #CyPresDoctrine