Sample Bequest Language

Language

One of the most important parts of the Pet Stewardship Agreement is that the ownership of the companion animal must be transferred to the Ottawa Humane Society.

It is very important that the correct bequest language be inserted in your will to give ownership of your companion to the Ottawa Humane Society.

Sample when payment is made through your will

I give, devise and bequeath to the Ottawa Humane Society, 245 West Hunt Club Road Ottawa Ontario, K2E 1A6 (BN 123264715RR0001) (the amount of $) (or % of the residue of my estate). In the event that there is a companion animal in my home, in my possession or under my control at the time of my death, I give possession of my companion animal(s) to the Ottawa Humane Society. I direct my executor/executrix to make an advance payment to the Ottawa Humane Society, at the time the Ottawa Humane Society receives my companion animal(s), which amount should be sufficient to cover companion animal care costs for my companion animal(s) until such time as the bequest mentioned above can be distributed to the Ottawa Humane Society. The amount paid as an advance payment to the Ottawa Humane Society shall thereafter be credited against the amount I have bequeathed to the Ottawa Humane Society.

Sample when payment is made through your insurance policy

In the event that there is a companion animal in my home, in my possession or under my control at the time of my death, I give possession of my companion animal(s) to the Ottawa Humane Society. To cover the costs associated with caring for my companion animal(s), I declare that I have designated the Ottawa Humane Society as the beneficiary of an insurance policy on my life with [name of company], policy number *. I direct my executor/executrix to make a payment to the Ottawa Humane Society at the time the Ottawa Humane Society receives my companion animal(s), which amount should be sufficient to cover companion animal care costs for my companion animal(s) until such time as the proceeds of the said policy can be distributed to the Ottawa Humane Society. The amount paid to the Ottawa Humane Society shall be treated as a debt which is repayable to my estate if and when the Ottawa Humane Society receives the proceeds of the said policy.

Pet Stewardship Program cost

The cost of the Pet Stewardship Program is $10,000 per companion animal.

If you have any questions or concerns or would like to discuss a gifting option, please send an email.

Pet Stewardship Resources

If you have any questions or concerns or would like to discuss a gifting option, please send an email.