Securing the Future of City Dogs & City Kitties Rescue Through Legacy Giving

City Dogs & City Kitties Rescue (CDCK) has been at the forefront of animal rescue in our community for over a decade, providing refuge, care, and love to thousands of animals in need. As we reflect on our achievements and look towards the future, we recognize the importance of legacy giving in ensuring the long-term sustainability and growth of our organization. This proposal outlines the benefits of including CDCK in donors’ estate plans and highlights the significant impact such contributions can make on the lives of animals and families in our community.

Empower Your Legacy

Founded over ten years ago, CDCK has grown from humble beginnings to become one of the largest and oldest non-profit rescues in the District. Our mission is simple yet profound: to save lives and uplift our community through the power of animal rescue. With the support of dedicated volunteers and donors like you, we have achieved remarkable milestones, including:

  • Building a community of over 600 volunteers and foster parents.
  • Growing our intake to 75-90 dogs and cats rescued every month.
  • Coordinating volunteer home-based foster care for up to 200 pets annually.
  • Treating over 3,000 medical cases with annual vet care expenses exceeding $650,000.
  • Securing homes for over 10,000 dogs and cats in their forever homes.

Leave a Lasting Impact

Legacy giving offers donors a unique opportunity to leave a lasting impact on the lives of animals and families in our community. By including CDCK in their estate plans, donors can ensure that our mission continues long into the future, providing essential support to animals in need for generations to come. Planned gifts can take many forms, including:

  • Bequests in wills or living trusts.
  • Designations of retirement plan assets or life insurance policies.
  • Charitable remainder trusts or charitable gift annuities.

Transforming Lives, One Legacy at a Time

The impact of legacy giving on CDCK’s ability to save lives and uplift communities cannot be overstated. By providing essential financial support, legacy gifts enable us to:

  • Expand our reach and rescue more animals from rural shelters with limited resources.
  • Provide essential medical care and support to animals in need, including treatment for injuries, illnesses, and behavioral issues.
  • Implement innovative programs and initiatives to improve the lives of animals and families in our community.

Gratitude and Recognition

We are profoundly grateful for donors who choose to include CDCK in their estate plans. To express our gratitude and recognition, we offer various levels of recognition and benefits based on the value of the legacy gift, including:

  • Name recognition on our website, in newsletters, and on digital donor displays.
  • Gratitude stories or blog features highlighting donors’ contributions and impact.
  • Invitations to special events and recognition ceremonies.
  • Permanent recognition within CDCK’s physical space.

With Gratitude

Legacy giving offers donors a meaningful way to make a lasting impact on the lives of animals and families in our community. By including CDCK in your estate plans, you can empower your legacy and ensure that our mission continues long into the future, providing hope, healing, and love to those who need it most. Together, we can transform lives, one legacy at a time.

Thank you for considering this proposal, and thank you for your continued support of City Dogs & City Kitties Rescue. With your help, we can continue to save lives and uplift communities for generations to come.

To learn more about how your legacy gift can positively impact the lives of animals and families in our community, please contact Raymond Gonzales, Executive Director of CDCK, at ray@citydogsrescuedc.org.