Leave a lasting pawprint for people and animals in need
Gifts in Wills
A gift in your Will costs nothing today, but it can change everything for someone tomorrow. When you leave a gift to Happy Paws Happy Hearts, you help make sure the next person who walks through our gates — nervous, uncertain, looking for somewhere to belong — finds the same welcome, the same patient support, and the same chance to grow that others have found here before them.
The difference your gift makes
Every day, people come to Happy Paws Happy Hearts looking for connection, confidence and a sense of belonging — and they find it, step by step, alongside our animals and the people who support them.
A gift in your Will helps make sure that work continues: that someone who has never quite felt seen gets the chance to be welcomed, and that a small win — walking a nervous dog for the first time, speaking up in a group, showing up week after week — can grow into something life-changing. Your gift becomes part of every one of those moments still to come.
Ways to leave a gift in your Will
There are a few different ways to include Happy Paws Happy Hearts. Your solicitor or the Public Trustee of Queensland can help you choose the option that best suits your circumstances.
A share of your estate
After you've looked after your family and loved ones, leave all or part of what remains of your estate — known as a residuary gift.
A percentage of your estate
Choose a set percentage, so your gift stays in proportion no matter how your circumstances change over time.
A specific gift
Leave a particular sum of money, or a property, shares or other asset.
In memory of someone you love
Some people leave a gift in memory of a family member, friend, or a pet who shared their life. We're glad to talk about how you'd like it remembered.
Suggested wording for your Will
This wording is a general guide only, not legal advice. We recommend speaking with a solicitor or the Public Trustee so your gift reflects your exact wishes and is legally valid in each Australian State/Territory.
LEGAL NAME
Happy Paws Happy Hearts Ltd
ABN
53 604 090 271
COMPANY ADDRESS
139 Wacol Station Road, Wacol QLD 4076
"I give [the whole / ____% / $____, or a description of the specific item] of [the residue of my estate / my estate] to Happy Paws Happy Hearts (ABN 53 604 090 271) of 139 Wacol Station Road, Wacol QLD 4076, for its general purposes, and I declare that the receipt of the person who appears to be the authorised officer of Happy Paws Happy Hearts at the time of payment shall be a complete discharge to my executor(s)."
This information is general in nature and does not constitute legal, financial or tax advice. We recommend seeking independent professional advice when preparing or updating a Will.
Want your gift used for a particular purpose?
Please contact us first, so we can make sure we're able to honour your wishes exactly as you intend.
Let’s talk in your own time
Deciding to leave a gift in your Will is a personal decision, and there's no need to make it on your own or in a hurry. We're always glad to have an obligation-free, confidential conversation — whenever suits you, with as much or as little detail as you'd like to share. We'd also encourage you to talk it over with your family and your solicitor or financial adviser.
CONTACT US
Fundraising Team, Happy Paws Happy Hearts