Welcome to Willy’s Legacy Society

At GRASP Animal Rescue, we are deeply grateful to those who have chosen to include us in their estate plans - ensuring a brighter future for animals in need. Willy’s Legacy Society honors individuals who make a lasting commitment to animals through planned giving. This special group of supporters helps sustain and grow our mission for generations to come.

Named in memory of Willy the Cat, a beloved GRASP rescue, Willy’s Legacy Society reflects the enduring impact that compassion can have on the lives of lost and forgotten animals. Willy’s journey - from a cold, frightened stray to a cherished family member - reminds us what love and care can achieve. His story continues to inspire us, and we invite you to join us in carrying his legacy forward, ensuring countless animals receive their second chance at life.

Why Join Willy's Legacy Society?

Help Secure the Future of GRASP Animal Rescue
By planning a legacy gift, you ensure GRASP has the resources to continue rescuing animals at risk of euthanasia, providing lifesaving medical care, and helping every animal find a loving home. Your gift supports vital programs and rescue operations that expand our reach and protect more animals in need.

Honor the Animals You Love
Your gift will help us fulfill our mission for thousands of local animals... each one an individual with feelings, needs and personalities, just like your own beloved dog or cat. Your legacy gift celebrates the bond you share with your own pets by helping other animals experience that same love and care.

• Rescue animals from cruelty and neglect, allowing them to live in the peace and joy of loving homes

• Provide critical medical and supportive care to animals suffering from illness or abuse

• Prevent animals from becoming lost through programs like our free community microchip clinics

A Lasting Commitment to Compassion
Joining Willy’s Legacy Society is a powerful statement of your dedication to kindness, justice, and compassion for all animals.
Your planned gift becomes part of a movement that changes lives - continuing the work that Willy and so many rescued animals have inspired.

Willy the Cat’s Legacy

Willy was rescued from an outdoor cat colony and welcomed into a GRASP foster home, where he found safety, love, and healing. His transformation from a scared, injured stray into a joyful companion is a testament to the power of compassion.

Willy’s story touched many hearts, and in his honor, we are committed to giving that same chance to countless others. Willy’s Legacy Society is a tribute to his enduring spirit - and to the difference one act of kindness can make.

By joining, you help carry Willy’s spirit forward in our collective mission to protect animals from cruelty and provide them with the love they deserve.

Ways to Join Willy's Legacy Society

There are many meaningful ways to include GRASP Animal Rescue in your estate plan and become part of Willy’s Legacy Society

• Bequests: Include GRASP Animal Rescue in your will or trust—whether as a specific dollar amount, a percentage of your estate, or a residual gift after other bequests are made.

• Retirement Plan Assets: Name GRASP as a beneficiary of your IRA, 401(k), or other retirement accounts to create a lasting legacy without affecting your current finances.

• Beneficiary Designations: Designate GRASP as a beneficiary of life insurance policies, investment accounts, or other assets.

• Charitable Trusts: Establish a charitable remainder trust that provides income for you or your loved ones, with the remaining balance benefiting GRASP.

• Real Estate: Donate land, a home, or other property to support our mission while gaining potential tax benefits.

• Donor-Advised Funds: Recommend a future gift to GRASP from your donor-advised fund to ensure your charitable vision continues.

We understand that each person’s legacy is personal. Whether you prefer to remain anonymous or be recognized publicly, we honor your generosity and commitment to animals.

Join Us in Protecting Animals for the Future

GRASP Animal Rescue transformed Willy’s life - and through his legacy, countless more animals will be saved and loved. Your planned gift ensures that compassion for animals will live on for generations.

We invite you to join Willy’s Legacy Society and make a lasting difference for the animals who need us most. Together, we can honor Willy’s legacy and create a future filled with hope, love, and second chances.