Join the Legacy Circle by Leaving the Animals in Your Will

Since our founding in 1873, Atlanta Humane has stood for the vulnerable, the defenseless, and the animals who can’t speak for themselves. Legacy Circle members ensure that this mission continues long into the future. By naming Atlanta Humane in your estate plan, you become part of something enduring that gives every animal in Georgia a chance at safety, care, and a loving home.

What Is the Legacy Circle?

Legacy Circle is our way of honoring individuals who make a planned gift through a will, trust, retirement plan, life insurance policy, or other means to benefit Atlanta Humane. These gifts may happen after your lifetime, but their impact begins now.

When you join the Legacy Circle, you:

• Help safeguard the future of animal rescue, medical care, adoption, education, outreach, and more.

• Inspire others to think long-term about compassion.

• Become part of a caring community that shares your heart for the animals.

Ways to Make a Planned Gift

To leave a legacy, here are some common options:

• Bequests via will or living trust

• Beneficiary designations (IRAs, retirement plans, life insurance)

• Endowment gifts

• Charitable gift annuities or remainder/lead trusts

• Gifts of appreciated securities

• Donor-advised funds

• Pet trusts (so your pets are cared for, always)

Tip: Consult your attorney or financial advisor to ensure your gift fits your goals and maximizes tax benefits.

Benefits of Legacy Circle Membership

When you join the Legacy Circle, we want to celebrate you (if you wish), thank you, and share the joy of what your heart makes possible.

Perks include:

• A beautiful enamel 1873 Legacy Pin

• Invitations to exclusive events (luncheons, behind-the-scenes tours, etc.)

• Subscription to our newsletter that showcases the lives saved and the work fueled by planned gifts

But the greatest benefit is knowing: your love helps animals long after you’re gone.

How to Join

• Make or update your estate plan, including Atlanta Humane Society and SPCA of Georgia (legal name: “Atlanta Humane Society and Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Inc.”, Federal tax ID 58-0685900).

• Decide whether your gift is unrestricted (giving us flexibility to meet the most urgent needs) or directed toward a purpose close to your heart.

• Let us know you’ve included Atlanta Humane so we can properly thank you and welcome you into the Legacy Circle.