There are three different types of gifts you can leave in your Will to support the important work of FOUR PAWS: A percentage of your estate: This is typically a portion of what is left after you have remembered family and friends (a residuary gift). A sum of money (a pecuniary gift) A specific item, such as an antique, painting, property or shares that we would sell.

Lions Rudo and Kali at LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary in South Africa

Leave a Legacy

Your promise today helps us protect animals tomorrow

Leaving a gift in your Will ensures your legacy lives on, giving animals hope for a safer future. With your generous support, FOUR PAWS can continue rescuing and protecting neglected, mistreated, and abused animals through our global missions and sanctuaries.

Our Promise to You:

Your Will is a confidential document, and we respect your privacy. We will never ask you to share its contents with us. If you choose to disclose any details, it is entirely your decision.

The value of professional guidance

The Law Society of South Africa strongly recommends that you have your Will drafted by a qualified attorney. Attorneys have the expertise to ensure your Will is both legally valid and tailored to your unique needs, while also advising you on any potential legal complexities.

What to consider when writing your Will

Thinking about your legacy and drafting a Will can feel overwhelming, but it is an important step in ensuring that your wishes are respected and carried out after you’re gone.

A helpful place to begin is by asking yourself a few key questions:

What assets do I have? Start by listing your assets. These may include your home, vehicle, bank savings, retirement annuities, life insurance policies, and any other valuable possessions.
Who would I like to inherit these assets? After making provision for your loved ones, you may choose to leave assets to family members, friends, or charitable organisations such as FOUR PAWS.
Who will carry out my wishes? Your Executor is responsible for administering your estate and ensuring that it is distributed according to your instructions when the time comes.

How to include FOUR PAWS in your Will

To include FOUR PAWS in your Will, you may use the following wording:

“I (your name and surname) give (specify amount/asset) to FOUR PAWS Animal Welfare Foundation South Africa, Registered NPO Number: 151993, FOUR PAWS in South Africa, 9B Bell Crescent, Westlake Business Park, The Green Building, Cape Town, 7945, for its general charitable purposes.”

If you would like your gift to support a specific area of our work, please contact us in advance to ensure that your wishes can be fulfilled.

Our details
To ensure your bequest is correctly directed, please include the following information:

Legal name: FOUR PAWS Animal Welfare Foundation
Address: 9B Bell Crescent, Westlake Business Park, The Green Building, Cape Town, 7945
Registration number: 2006/039176/08
PBO number: 930025282
NPO number: 151993
Contact person: A designated FOUR PAWS representative whom your Executor can liaise with

Gift types

There are three different types of gifts you can leave in your Will to support the important work of FOUR PAWS:

A percentage of your estate: This is typically a portion of what is left after you have remembered family and friends (a residuary gift).
A sum of money (a pecuniary gift)
A specific item, such as an antique, painting, property or shares that we would sell.