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    Leaving a legacy to Mobility Dogs is a powerful way to create lasting impact by providing life-changing partnerships between people living with disabilities and highly trained dogs.

    Your generosity will change the lives of future generations, who will benefit from the companionship, support, love and independence that Mobility Dogs provide.

    Many of the lives we have significantly impacted, has only been possible thanks to the gifts left by generous people like you.

    Why your bequest matters

    A gift in your Will is a meaningful way to ensure that the work of Mobility Dogs continues beyond your lifetime. No matter the size of your gift, your support will:

    • Personally match specially trained Mobility Dogs with those who need them the most
    • Provide ongoing care, support and training for individuals, families and matched dogs
    • Empowering more individuals with disabilities to lead fuller, more independent lives and enabling them to achieve their far-reaching potential
    • Have a huge impact on the people we serve as we receive no government funding

    After looking after my family, I knew I wanted to leave a small percentage of my estate. There are many charities doing valuable work, but I knew Mobility Dogs could make a large impact on the lives of disabled people, and as a dog lover, I understand the emotional support and loyalty provided by a well-trained dog.

    Having experienced both disability and the love of an exceptional dog, I knew I had to leave a gift to assist in providing this to others. Mobility Dogs have such reach through the different areas the dogs can be trained for – whether it’s the full Mobility Dog, Companion Dogs, Therapy Dogs, Court Dogs, dogs in schools or the Puppies in Prison programme, I know my gift will go far and bring great joy to people.

    KAREN ELLIOTT

    You can be assured that your gift will be used carefully to benefit future generations.

    Wording for your Will is easy

    Your gift can be made in several ways – a specified amount of money, a percentage of the residue value of your estate, or of a particular item(s) such as property. An example of suggested wording to make is easier for you:

    I give the sum of — (or) —-% of the total value of my estate, (or) residue or remainder, both real and personal, wherever situated, of my estate, (or) property or assets as follows: Mobility Assistance Dogs Trust NZ to be the recipient of this sum for its general purpose. And a receipt taken by my Trustee as being given on behalf of such will be a complete discharge to my Trustee for the legacy.

    Or, please take this brochure with the sample wording to your lawyer for their legal advice.

    If you’d prefer to handle everything online, Mobility Dogs has teamed up with Gathered Here – a trusted online platform – to provide you with a simple, convenient way to create a Will for free. Visit Gathered Here to get started.

    When considering a bequest, we also encourage you to first take care of family and loved ones.

    Leaving a Legacy FAQs

    I have decided to leave a gift to Mobility Dogs in my Will. How do I make sure I am doing it correctly?

    Please take this brochure with the sample wording to your lawyer for their legal advice. If you already have a Will, your lawyer will add a ‘codicil’ without having to rewrite your entire Will. If you don’t have a Will, we kindly suggest contacting a lawyer to help turn your wishes into an enduring legacy.

    How much does it cost to train one Mobility Dog?
    We are often asked the full cost of a Mobility Dog for a client with a disability. It costs $75,000 to breed, train, match and train one dog with the client and their specific disability. This includes regular visits with the client and training for the working life of each dog, which is approximately ten years.

    Can I change my mind about leaving a gift in my Will?
    Yes, we realise your circumstances and priorities may change and so might your Will.

    Should I tell Mobility Dogs that I am including a gift in my Will?
    We understand that you may wish to keep the details of your Will private, however, if you have included a gift to Mobility Dogs, this will help us plan effectively for the future and we would like to be able to thank you personally for your wonderful support.

    I want to make sure my gift is used wisely. Can I talk to someone about this?
    Yes, we would love to talk to you about the impact your gift will make. For more information on leaving your bequest to Mobility Dogs or for a confidential chat, please contact us on fundraising@mobilitydogs.co.nz or phone Toni Durant on 021 375798.

    For more information on leaving your bequest to Mobility Dogs, please contact Toni Durant, Fundraising Manager on 021 375798 or fundraising@mobilitydogs.co.nz 

    PO Box 84031
    Westgate, Auckland 0614
    www.mobilitydogs.co.nz
    Registered Charity #CC24410

    Your legacy is the gift of support, freedom and companionship – making life possible for years to come.