A gift that carries love forward

Memorials & planned giving

Celebrate someone who loved animals with a gift that provides food, medical care, and a safe place for pets waiting for home.

Make a memorial gift Visit the honor roll

We send acknowledgment letters to the family and the donor.

100% to Monroe County Animals • 0% Fees Deducted

Dedicate a Memorial Gift Online

Through our nonprofit partnership with Zeffy, 100% of your memorial or tribute gift directly honors your loved one and supports daily shelter care. Zero platform or credit card processing fees are deducted.

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Open Standalone Memorial Giving Form →

Prefer to Give by Mail or Coordinate Details?

Prefer sending a physical check, or need personal assistance with memorial acknowledgment wording? Our team will handle your commemoration with heartfelt care.

Email jackie@monroe-humane.orgHSMC, P.O. Box 1457, Monroe, MI 48161

Their memory lives here

Visit our memorial honor roll

Read the names of people and pets remembered through gifts to the animals in our care.

View names & tributes

A legacy of compassion

Let your love for animals live on

"Those who are happiest are those who do the most for others."
Booker T. Washington

By including the Humane Society of Monroe County in your will, trust, or other financial plan, you extend your compassion beyond your lifetime and help homeless animals find forever homes.

Your accountant, estate attorney, financial planner, or tax advisor can help structure a gift that fits your goals.

About charitable remainder trusts

A charitable remainder trust may work well if you want to donate appreciated assets, receive an income tax deduction, and reserve income for yourself or loved ones. Ask your advisor whether a CRT is appropriate for your situation.

Helpful details

Memorial gift questions

Will the family know a gift was made?

Yes. We send acknowledgment letters to the family and the donor. The gift amount remains private.

When will a tribute appear on the honor roll?

Staff reviews each memorial gift after its details are received and confirmed. If a tribute is time-sensitive or does not appear as expected, please contact us.

How do I request a correction?

Email jackie@monroe-humane.org with the name as it currently appears and the requested correction.

Can my gift be anonymous?

Yes. Tell us on the memorial gift form—or contact us directly—if you do not want your name shared with the family or listed publicly.

Are donation amounts shown publicly?

No. The public honor roll recognizes the person or pet being honored; donation amounts are not displayed.

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