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Planned Giving

Leave a Legacy of Love.
Help us ensure a future where no animal is forgotten. Your planned gift to ITV provides life-saving care and second chances for generations to come.

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Planned Giving

Until all paws have a home

Leave a Legacy of Love.
Help us ensure a future where no animal is forgotten. Your planned gift to ITV provides life-saving care and second chances for generations to come.

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Leave a Legacy of Love

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Your compassion can live on—saving lives for years to come.

Planned giving allows you to make a lasting impact on the lives of homeless animals. By including It Takes A Village in your estate planning, you’re ensuring that our rescue efforts can continue long after today—bringing safety, care, and love to animals who need it most.

Whether it’s through your will, retirement account, or life insurance policy, your legacy can become a beacon of hope for animals for generations to come.

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Ways to Leave a lasting gift

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Bequests (A Gift in Your Will)

Bequests are one of the simplest and most impactful ways to support ITV through your estate. You can leave a specific amount, a percentage of your estate, a particular item, or the remainder after providing for loved ones. Bequests are typically tax-deductible and often exempt from state inheritance taxes.

Sample Bequest Language (for reference only—please consult an attorney):


  • Unrestricted Gift: 

“I give It Takes A Village, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, 1417 N. Stockwell Road, Evansville, IN 47715, the sum of $_____ for its general purposes.”

  • Specific Purpose: 


“…the sum of $_____ to be used for [state purpose].” (Please confirm with ITV that your intent can be fulfilled.)

  • Residuary Bequest: 


“All the rest, residue and remainder of my estate… I give to It Takes A Village… for its general purposes.”

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Life Insurance

You can name ITV as a full or partial beneficiary of your life insurance policy—transforming unused or existing coverage into lifesaving support.

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Retirement Accounts

Designating ITV as a beneficiary of your IRA, 401(k), or pension plan is a tax-efficient way to give, often reducing burdens on your heirs while increasing your charitable impact.

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Charitable Trusts​

A Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT) or Charitable Lead Trust (CLT) provides financial benefits to you or your loved ones for a set period—then supports ITV’s mission for years to come.

To let us know that you have included ITV in giving through any of these avenues, please email ITV at info@itvrescue.org. Thank you!

LEGAL NAME: It Takes A Village Canine Rescue, Inc.
TAX ID NUMBER: 27-4085267

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Donation in Memoriam

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Honor a life. Help save another.

A memorial gift is a heartfelt way to celebrate someone’s memory while helping rescue animals in their honor. These donations not only support our lifesaving mission but also allow us to send a special acknowledgment card to the family of your loved one. Fill the form to make a memorial donation:

Name of Loved One (who passed)
Your Information
Family Member's Mailing Address

Your impact

Your planned gift can help us:

  • Rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome thousands of animals
  • Expand our foster and adoption programs
  • Provide medical care and behavioral support
  • Advocate for responsible pet ownership in the community
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benefits of Planned Giving

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  • Your assets remain in your control during your lifetime
  • You can update your plans as your circumstances change
  • Your gift is tax-deductible (consult your advisor)
  • Your compassion lives on through every paw we help
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Happy TAILS Start Here

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From Evansville to Spencer County, we’re giving animals a second chance close to home. Whether you visit, adopt, volunteer, or foster — your impact starts here.

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Walle and I are off to college!

– Christina

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Daisy is the best dog!

– Jeremy Paddock

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Simba is quite the comfort pet.

– Erica Greenwell

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Give HOPE, Save LIVES.

Your donation helps provide food, care, and a second chance for animals in need.

Every gift, big or small, makes a real difference at It Takes A Village. Your support keeps tails wagging and hearts healing – from rescuing stray animals to providing lifesaving treatments and daily care. With hundreds of dogs and cats depending on us, your generosity ensures they receive the love, shelter, and medical attention they deserve. Together, we can create more happy endings.

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Become a Volunteer, Make a Difference.

Your time, energy, and compassion can change lives – one paw at a time.

At It Takes A Village, volunteers are the heart of everything we do. From walking dogs and cuddling cats to helping at events or supporting day-to-day shelter needs, your effort directly impacts the animals in our care. Whether you have a few hours a week or want to get involved regularly, there’s a place for you here. No experience is required – just kindness and commitment.

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