• To share with them our plans and aspirations.
• To establish an exemplary pattern of annual giving.
• To create increased interest in the welfare of animals among other potential donors.

The Dumb Friends League helps as many as 25,000 homeless pets every year. We bring valuable services to people and animals in our community, including humane education, animal welfare investigations, low-cost spay/neuter surgeries and more.
We are a private, nonprofit organization supported primarily by contributions from people like you.
Please consider donating annually at one of the following levels:*

Friendship Circle ($350)
Benefits:

• Recognition at our shelters and in our annual report
• Subscription to the CloserView newsletter
• Invitation to our Friendship Circle reception

Faithful Friends ($750)
Benefits:

• All benefits listed above
• Periodic updates on shelter news
• Three free kitten or puppy socialization sessions

Best Friends ($1,500)
Benefits:

• All benefits listed above
• Discounts at the Sit … Stay … Shops in our shelter lobbies
• Personalized kennel plaque at one of our shelters
• Invitation to a private Best Friends reception
• Invitation to a “State of the League” breakfast

Loyal Companions ($2,500)
Benefits:

• All benefits listed above
• Additional kennel plaque
• Behind-the-scenes shelter tour and lunch with the League president
• One multi-session dog training class, free of charge

We also recognize those donors who make extraordinary gifts at the following levels:
Devoted Partners ($5,000)
Steadfast Supporters ($10,000)
Advocates ($25,000)
Humane Heroes ($50,000)
Benefits:

• All benefits listed above

*Gift levels are determined based on giving during our fiscal year: July 1 to June 30.

Helping the animals
Through their gifts, members of our gift clubs are helping us:

• Shelter and care for tens of thousands of lost and unwanted pets each year
• Provide veterinary treatment and foster care for animals who are hurt or sick
• Spay or neuter every adopted animal, preventing them from contributing to the pet over- population problem
• Deliver humane education programs that promote respect for animals and responsible pet care
• Provide behavior and traning assistance to pet owners
• Investigate and prosecute persons involved in animal neglect or cruelty,
• Reach our goal of 100 percent placement of adoptable pets by the year 2005.

How to give
Gifts may be restricted to certain programs; for example, to veterinary care or adoptions. Unrestricted gifts are used where the need is greatest.

Here are some ways you can contribute

• Cash or checks may be brought or sent to the Quebec Shelter.

• Gifts via credit card can be authorized through our website or by telephone.

• Regular monthly contributions can be made from a bank account by electronic funds transfer.

Here are some additional options
Matching gifts: A gift of $125 or more, matched by an employer, will confer Friendship Circle membership.

In-kind donations: Products or services, which have the effect of reducing our operating costs, are beneficial.

Securities: Gifts of marketable securities may mean greater tax savings for donors than gifts of cash. A tax adviser should be consulted.

Questions about gifts may be directed to our Development Director at (303) 751-5772, Ext. 7083.