- 708 Petigru Dr., Pawleys Island, SC 29585
- (843) 237-7297
LEGACY GIVING
- Leave a Legacy of Love
Every day, All4Paws provides life-changing care to animals in need—ensuring they receive the medical treatment, training, and compassion that pave the way to their forever homes. Through planned giving, your legacy can help sustain this mission for years to come.
We’ve made it simple and stress-free, so you can support the animals you love with peace of mind, as well as other animals in need.
Ensuring a lifetime of care for your pets
At All4Paws, we deeply understand the love you share with your pets. They’re more than companions—they’re family. And just like any loved one, you want to ensure they’re safe, happy, and well-cared for… even if you’re no longer here to do it yourself.
Our Lifetime Care Program offers peace of mind by guaranteeing that your cherished animals will be placed in loving homes should you pass away. Each match is made with the same care and heart you’ve always given them.
This program is a heartfelt partnership: You pledge a legacy gift to All4Paws in your Will, and we promise to care for your pets and extend your kindness to other animals who depend on our lifesaving work.
Your love lives on—and so does your legacy.
Your family may wish to provide the love and care needed and should be included in your planning discussions. Without proper planning the pet could be surrendered to a shelter that may not be equipped to provide adequate care, or in the worst case euthanized because of lack of space or funds.
All4Paws has and will continue to accept domestic dogs and cats that find themselves home alone without a family. Because pets are personal property in South Carolina, you are encouraged to include in your Will or Trust that you wish your pet be given to All4Paws as a beneficiary and that you relinquish your ownership of your pet(s) to All
Why Choose ALL4PAWS
Since 2012, All4Paws has rescued more than 21,000 dogs and cats. With a strong foster network, top-tier medical facilities and staff, and extensive adoption outreach, All4Paws is uniquely equipped to find the right home for every pet. This level of care and capability exists thanks to the generosity of past compassionate volunteers and donors who laid the foundation for our mission.
Here are some asset types you can use to make a current or future gift to save homeless pets.
Will or Trust
Your will or trust is a flexible way to give.
Just a simple provision in your will or revocable trust provides for the animals who need your help.
Gifting through your will or trust allows you the flexibility of specifying a dollar amount or a particular asset, such as real estate or stock. It also allows you to donate either a percentage or remainder of your estate.
You can also be assured that your beloved pet(s) will be taken care of with a simple bequest in your will or trust as a part of our Lifetime Care Program. .
Sample Language for Wills or Living Trusts
All4Paws Animal Rescue can be named as the beneficiary of a specific dollar amount of your estate or of specific assets. As an example:
I give and bequeath to All4Paws Animal Rescue, a nonprofit organization, Tax I.D. #45-3676896, the sum of $_______ [or, the proceeds from the sale of my residence or description of the asset] to further the objectives and purposes of All4Paws Animal Rescue.
Alternatively, you can name All4Paws Animal Rescue as a beneficiary of the remaining assets of your estate after specific bequests are made to others.
As an example:
I give and bequeath to All4Paws Animal Rescue, a nonprofit organization, Tax I.D. #45-3676896, 50% [or other percentage] of the rest and remainder of my estate.
I give and bequeath to All4Paws Animal Rescue, a nonprofit organization, Tax I.D. #45-3676896, 50% [or other percentage] of the rest and remainder of my estate.
I hereby designate All4Paws Animal Rescue as the custodian of my pet(s), entrusting their care to the organization’s capable stewardship. Additionally, I bequeath the sum of $________ to support the ongoing care of said pet(s), as well as the broader mission of All4Paws in rescuing and rehabilitating companion animals.
Retirement Assets
A gift of your retirement assets from your IRA, 401(k), 403(b), pension, or other tax-deferred plan is an excellent way to help the animals for years to come.
If you’re like many people, you probably will not use all your retirement assets during your lifetime. Why not allocate the remainder to charity giving and help save homeless pets?
Your retirement assets may be transferred to All4Paws Animal Rescue by completing a beneficiary designation form provided by your plan custodian.
Life Insurance
You can designate All4Paws Animal Rescue the beneficiary of your life insurance policy or you can make All4Paws Animal Rescue the permanent owner and beneficiary of a new policy or a paid-up policy that you no longer need.
When you make a gift of life insurance, the benefits from your policy pass to All4Paws Animal Rescue, free of federal estate tax, after your lifetime.
To make All4Paws Animal Rescue a beneficiary of an already existing life insurance policy, you can simply request a beneficiary designation form from your employer or insurance company. Most forms require the following information:
Full legal name: All4Paws Animal Rescue
Permanent mailing address: 708 Petigru Drive, Pawleys Island, SC 29585
Federal Tax ID: 45-3676896
Your relationship to the beneficiary: Charity
All4Paws Animal Rescue is a 501(c)(3) registered nonprofit.
Stock, Bond, and Mutual Fund Gifts
Stocks, bonds, or mutual fund shares to All4Paws Animal Rescue can be easily transferred from a donor’s investment account to All4Paws Animal Rescue’s brokerage account.
Donate your household contents to Rescued Treasures
As you reflect on the legacy you wish to leave behind, consider the meaningful impact your household treasures can continue to make—even after you’re gone. Donating furniture, décor, and other items to our resale boutique, Rescued Treasures helps fund care for rescued pets at All4Paws. It’s a simple, meaningful way to ensure the things you value support a cause close to your heart.
These donations become more than just furniture, décor, and keepsakes—they become support for animals in need. Our team can guide your loved ones through the process with care, sensitivity, and ease—so your legacy shines on in every wagging tail and grateful purr.
- The future of rescue begins with those who choose to care.
Thanks to the compassion and commitment of past supporters, All4Paws has become a lifeline for thousands of vulnerable animals and a trusted resource for our community. Today, we invite new donors to stand with those who came before—to strengthen that legacy, expand our reach, and provide hope, healing, and homes to the dogs and cats still waiting for their chance.
Legacy Giving questions?
All4Paws works with Estate Lawyer, Meghan Barnes
843-314-8044
This information is intended to provide general gift planning information. Our organization is not qualified to provide specific legal, tax or investment advice, and this publication should not be looked to or relied upon as a source for such advice. Consult with your own legal and financial advisors before making any gift.