Lasting Gifts

Honoring the
paw prints left on our hearts.

Throughout our lives, we are touched by moments that leave a lasting impression in our memories and on our hearts. For many of us, these moments include our beloved pets.

Pound Buddies offers several meaningful ways you can honor a beloved pet, while supporting the compassionate care we provide for shelter dogs in Muskegon County.

Below you will find ways you can leave a lasting gift.

Forever Garden Commemorative Brick Program

Every gift to Pound Buddies of $250 or more, is entitled to an engraved commemorative brick placed in the newly completed Bob and Lavon Thompson Forever Garden located in the acreage adjacent to the shelter.

Remember the special people and pets in your life with an engraved brick placed in an area where Pound Buddies’ staff and volunteers walk and play with shelter dogs, enjoying the soothing sounds of a water feature. Several times a year, the Garden will be open to the public for brick viewing and reflection.

Engraving is done each time 20 bricks have been purchased, and you will be informed when your brick is completed. A complimentary photo of your personalized brick will be sent to you via text or email and engraving will begin in Spring 2025.

Please follow the link below to fill out the order form.

Respite Bench

When our staff and volunteers spend meaningful time with a shelter pup, they often enjoy simply sitting and cuddling on a bench.

A gift of $1,000 will purchase respite bench, which will be adorned with an engraved plaque with limited wording of your choice.
Benches and engraving will begin Spring 2025.

To order a bench, please follow the link below to fill out the order form.

Benches will be limited to 10 at this time.

Sponsor A Shade Tree

What’s better than spending time in the shade of a tree, with a dog at your feet?

At Pound Buddies, our big backyard is in need of shade trees that will set the foundation for years of enjoyment by people and pups!

For a gift of $700, an appropriate shade tree will be purchased and installed, and will come with a small engraved plaque to be located at the base of the tree.

Please follow the link below to fill out the order form.

Legacy Giving

You can support a sustainable future for Pound Buddies by leaving us in your estate plans. It can be as simple as naming Pound Buddies as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy or including us in your will or trust plans.

We suggest you talk with your financial advisor or your attorney to discuss opportunities that best fit your budget and your wishes. We would love to know if you have made arrangements for a legacy donation, so we can thank you. And letting others know inspires them to do the same.

As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Pound Buddies relies heavily on the generosity of our donors and the grants we receive from our valuable partners. These charitable gifts help us meet the demands of caring for over 100 shelter dogs every day.

By making a legacy gift to Pound Buddies, you will ensure our long-term financial health, and help guarantee we have the resources to fulfill our mission for many years to come. There can be many tax benefits with your legacy gift, and you will be leaving a lifetime of enduring love for shelter animals in need.

If you are considering a legacy gift to Pound Buddies, please contact your estate planner or attorney to understand the most advantageous method for you, or call Connie Karry, Pound Buddies’ Treasurer at (231) 740-0418.