Cynthia’s Love For Animals
People like Cynthia are helping animals into the future by leaving a Gift in their Will and enrolling their pets in the Home Ever After Program.
Adopt a Pet
Looking for a companion? Adopting a pet is a wonderful way of giving an animal in need a second chance! Learn more about adopting a pet and the RSPCA adoption process.
Leave a gift in your Will to RSPCA Queensland
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The love you feel for your pets is like no other
A gift in your Will is a way for your love to live on
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Care for your pets
Who will care for my pets when you no longer can?
How leaving a gift in your Will helps
Your love lives on
A thoughtful donation in your Will helps where you want it to
Every donation counts
No matter how big or small, every gift has an impact
Help build a brighter future
Your legacy can continue to assist animals into the future
Your pets cared for
Leaving a gift means your own pets will be cared for when you no longer can
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Heather’s loving legacy
Heather’s local community knew her passion and kindness for animals well. For almost 40 years Heather was a dedicated supporter of RSPCA Queensland, making a world of difference to those in need.
More on Will writing
Extra information and tips for writing your Will.
5 steps to Will writing
What you need to consider when writing or updating your will.
Online Will service
RSPCA has partnered with Australia's online Will writing platform Safewill.
How to word a Will
Legal wording that can be used in Wills to leave a gift to RSPCA Queensland.
Enquire about leaving a gift in your Will
Frequently asked questions
What type of gift can I give to RSPCA Queensland in my Will?
A percentage gift – you can choose the percent of your total estate that goes to RSPCA Queensland, allowing your gift to maximise its value as your estate matures.
A residual gift – this is the most effective way to support animals. After you have provided for your loved ones, the whole or a percentage of the remainder of your estate can be left to RSPCA Queensland.
A specific gift - is a fixed sum of money or assets, including property, investments, or shares.
What specific wording should I put into my Will to ensure RSPCA gets my wishes?
'I give free of all duties or taxes… [Please insert here the appropriate statement selected from the six options below]:
- the whole of my estate
- [insert number] percent of my estate
- the residue of my estate
- [insert number] percent of the residue of my estate
- the sum of $ [insert value of your gift]
- [insert number] of my [insert name of shares] shares
How is my bequest used by the RSPCA?
Funding from kind people like you has helped to fund our services like our Adoption Centres, Wildlife Hospital, Veterinary Services, Inspectorate and Animal Rescue operations in Queensland. Our life-saving work could not continue without generous animal lovers like you leaving gifts in their Will.