Gift occasions

Gifts in memory of an animal lover

Reviewed — prices checked with partner shelters

A way to mark a life with something living. Many people choose the animal their person loved most — a donation in their name, caring for the kind of animal they cared about.

How does a gift in memory work?

A gift in memory is a donation made in the name of someone who has died — a person or a much-missed pet. You choose the care it funds, such as overwintering a hedgehog (£25) or a month of sanctuary for a donkey (£50), and receive a dedication certificate in their name.

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What the money buys

Prices reviewed with World Animal Rescue Network's partner shelters (next review 17 October 2026).
Gift Animal What it funds Price
Overwinter a hedgehog Hedgehog Food, warmth and care through winter for a hedgehog too small to hibernate, released in spring. £25
Sponsor a sanctuary place Donkey Shelter, feed, companionship and care for one donkey, for one month. £50/month
Sponsor a cat pod for a month Cat A clean, heated pod with bedding and daily care for one cat, for one month. £30/month
Sponsor a kennel for a month Dog A warm kennel space, bedding and daily care for one dog, for one month. £40/month
Fund wing repair surgery Owl A contribution to orthopaedic surgery for a wing-injured bird of prey. £55
A month in the rehab pool Seal Pool care, feeding and weigh-ins for one pup heading back to sea. £60/month
Sponsor an elephant for a month Elephant Food, foot care and freedom for one elephant, for one month. £75/month
Satellite-tag a release Sea turtle A satellite tag fitted at release, tracking the turtle’s journey home. £95

How it works

  1. Pick a tag. Every gift is priced at the real cost of the care it names.
  2. Add their name. The recipient travels with your donation to WARN's secure page.
  3. Send the certificate. A personalised e-certificate is emailed after payment — keep it, print it or forward it.

Common questions

Can I make a donation in memory of a pet?

Yes. Gifts in memory of a dog, cat or any much-loved pet are among the most common — see our page of gifts in memory of a pet. The dedication certificate carries the pet’s name and the care funded in their memory.

Is a memorial donation a one-off or ongoing?

Either. One-off gifts like a £25 hedgehog overwinter are complete in themselves; monthly sponsorships such as a £50 donkey sanctuary place continue care in someone’s name for as long as you choose.