Make a Difference.

For $10 a month you can sponsor a cat kennel, or for $25 a month you can sponsor a dog kennel. Write "Kennel Sponsor" in the memo on your check or in the “note” section of your PayPal donation. You can make monthly payments or pay for a full year.

The RPC Medical Fund is not only used for routine animal care and medical expenses like spay/neuters, vaccinations, wormings, flea treatments, parasite testing, it is also used for major injuries and medical costs. We many times reach out with a specific need for a specific animal that exceeds what we feel we can draw from our medical fund as a financially struggling shelter. We are grateful for your compassionate support of these medical needs and the donations received into our medical fund. They are crucial for us to do our work humanely and it does mean so much to the animals. 

Please consider making a donation by using PayPal or by sending a check to:

Responsible Pet Care of Oxford Hills
P. O. Box 82
Norway, ME 04268

If you send funds to support a certain medical need, we are happy to keep you posted on the progress of that special canine or feline!

Also, remember your donation may be tax deductible. 

Thank you so much for your compassionate support.

Are you pondering what to give a friend for a birthday? Would you like to give a special remembrance for a deceased friend or family member? Is there a special occasion to celebrate or acknowledge?

We have the perfect solution for your needs. Give an “Honor and Remember” donation to Responsible Pet Care in the name of a special friend, family member or beloved pet.

When you give an “Honor and Remember” gift you are giving a unique gift and you are helping RPC continue to care for abandoned animals.

How It Works

When we receive your gift form with the information about the recipient we will notify the person you have designated about your gift. We will also send you an acknowledgement of your tax-deductible donation.

You can download a certificate for the recipient to announce your gift.

What To Do

• Complete and print this form: Gift Giver’s Form

• Write a check payable to “Responsible Pet Care” for the amount you wish to donate.

• Mail the gift form and your check to the address on the form.

• Print the “In Honor Of” certificate to announce your gift. Requires Adobe Reader©. Download the latest version here.

Amazon Smile donates .5% of each purchase made through Amazon when a shopper selects a designated charity. Sign up is easy. Please follow this link and choose Responsible Pet Care of Oxford Hills as your charity.

Whenever you shop online at iGive.com a portion of the total of your purchase is donated to Responsible Pet Care. There are more than 2,300 stores to shop at and many of your favorite stores are listed. You will save $5 with your first purchase.

When you include Responsible Pet Care of Oxford Hills Inc. in your estate planning, you ensure that homeless dogs and felines, left unwanted by their owners, secure happy, love filled lives.

Planned giving is one way to provide a sense of security and peace of mind for ourselves and our families, as well as to leave a legacy that will help make a difference after we’re gone.

Contact your attorney or financial planner to learn more about the options for planned giving.

You will find your own peace of mind, knowing that you will be providing for your loved ones and helping disabled animals. Kind folks that think of Responsible Pet Care of Oxford Hills Inc. in their planned giving, will help ensure that Responsible Pet Care of Oxford Hills, Inc. will be able to operate into the future, and always there for unfortunate, homeless animals.

Options for Planned Giving

There are many options for planned giving, and we can’t summarize them all here. Nor should this information be considered legal or financial advice. Contact your attorney or financial planner to learn more about the wide variety of ways you can support Responsible Pet Care of Oxford Hills Inc. through planned giving.

Bequests

Bequests, or gifts in your will, are what most people think of when they hear about estate planning. A bequest is one of the simplest ways to make a gift from your estate. You can make a bequest in a variety of ways, including a gift of a specific amount, a percentage of your estate, an item or piece of property, or the amount that remains after you have provided for your loved ones. Bequests may be deductible for federal estate tax purposes, and may not be subject to state inheritance or estate taxes. Contact your attorney to learn more about including Responsible Pet Care of Oxford Hills Inc. in your will, and which options will work best for you and your family.

Life Insurance Policy

A gift through your life insurance policy is another simple way to make a charitable gift. You may have a life insurance policy that is no longer needed to provide for your family or for other expenses. You can name Responsible Pet Care of Oxford Hills Inc. as a beneficiary of your policy, or you can make a gift of the entire policy. Tax advantages vary. Your attorney and your insurance agent can help you get started with a gift through your life insurance policy.

Retirement Accounts

Like a life insurance policy, Responsible Pet Care of Oxford Hills, Inc. can be named as the first or second beneficiary on your retirement account. Heirs other than your spouse pay significant income taxes on inherited retirement funds. Making a contribution from these funds can help limit the amount of tax owed by your heirs, and can also maximize your charitable gifts. Since taxes have not yet been paid on your retirement account, and you can make a tax-free donation of these funds, you may be able to give a larger gift from your retirement account than you would otherwise.

Charitable Remainder Trusts

A charitable remainder trust, or CRT, is an arrangement in which a donor’s assets provide a regular income stream to the donor, until that income is no longer needed. The assets of the trust are then passed on to a charity like Responsible Pet Care of Oxford Hills Inc. Tax advantages for CRTs include a current charitable deduction for the donation and no upfront capital gains tax is payable at the time of contribution of appreciated property.

FAQs

Do I have to be wealthy to leave a legacy?

Almost anyone can make a charitable gift through estate planning. Most people have an estate of some kind when they die, even if they are not wealthy. Planned giving is an opportunity to give more and make a greater impact in the long term than you may have been capable of during your lifetime. Including Responsible Pet Care of Oxford Hills Inc. in your will or giving through your life insurance policy or retirement account are all wonderful ways to support the care and love of homeless animals, even if your current resources are limited.

Is it important to designate my instructions in a written will?

Your wishes for your estate must be recorded in a will to ensure that they will be carried out properly. Neither the state nor your family will be able to carry out your wishes without proper, legally binding written instructions. There are many important reasons to have a will. Making a lasting charitable contribution from your estate is just one of the important decisions that should be made now.

Don’t I want my heirs to receive my estate?

Many people want to use their estate to provide for their loved ones. Planned giving is a way to ensure that your heirs fully benefit from the resources you have built over a lifetime. Estate and capital gains taxes can significantly reduce the total amount of an inheritance. Making a charitable gift through your estate can actually decrease the taxes paid by your estate. Your attorney can give you more information about the tax advantages made available through planned giving.

Thank you for consideration of a donation to Responsible Pet Care of Oxford Hills Inc.