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A Special Invitation

Dear Friend,

What will happen to your pet after you are gone? If you haven’t made provisions for your pet in your estate planning, you might never know for sure.

In a nation that euthanizes 3 to 4 million dogs and cats each year for lack of homes, pet trusts are a vital safety net. In the states that enforce them, individuals can assign their pets a permanent guardian and make provisions for lifelong veterinary care, food, water, and companionship. But some states don’t recognize the rights of pet owners to create trusts -- and there’s no federal law that protects pets after their owners pass away, either. Just think what can happen.

Today, I invite you to take the first step toward extending the safety net for pets. Sign the pledge to support stronger laws to protect pets and other animals, and join tens of thousands of others who take action through the Humane Society Legislative Fund.

Recognizing that pets and other animals are defenseless without strong laws to protect them, we created the Humane Society Legislative Fund (HSLF) in 2004. The organization's goal? To get state and federal laws passed that protect animals from the worst abuses. HSLF also works to educate the public about animal protection issues and to support humane candidates for office.

Thankfully, our allies in Congress have introduced the Charitable Remainder Pet Trusts Act, which would allow pet trusts to be created under the federal tax code providing for long-term care of beloved companion animals. If there is any remainder in the trust after your pet passes away, you may have it designated to the charity of your choice. As you read this, the Humane Society Legislative Fund is already lobbying hard for passage of this pet protection measure. It’s the one bill that can provide lifelong care for millions of companion animals.

Take the pledge today and tell us you'd like to receive alerts from HSLF. The organization will send you critical alerts giving you the chance to urge your legislators to support stronger laws to protect animals. The Humane Society Legislative Fund will also tell you about other ways to help animals, such as by joining other advocates at our upcoming Halloween-themed “Party Animals” house parties.

People have power over animals, and can use that power to show mercy or to exhibit cruelty. Pets and other animals need more than good intentions to protect them. They need the force of law. Please take the pledge to support stronger laws today. Thank you for all you do for animals.

Sincerely,