Gift occasions
Gifts in memory of a much-loved pet
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For the dog who was there every morning, the cat who chose you, the rabbit who ruled the garden. A donation in their name, chosen by the kind of care they knew, goes to animal rescue through WARN’s general fund.
How do I make a donation in memory of a pet?
Choose the kind of care your pet’s gift names — a month’s kennel for a rescue dog (£40), a warm cat pod (£30) or a hedgehog seen through winter (£25) — and donate in their name. Then print a free gift card with your pet’s name and a few words in their memory.
Who should skip this: Skip these picks if they wanted a live animal, a posted hamper, or Gift Aid on the donation. World Animal Rescue Network is a CIC — no Gift Aid, no pet in the hallway. Print our gift card if they need something to open.
Which gifts fit this occasion?
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Suggested gifts and the care they illustrate
| Gift | Animal | Care idea | Suggested amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sponsor a kennel for a month | Dog | A warm kennel space, bedding and daily care for one dog, for one month. | £40/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 |
| Overwinter a hedgehog | Hedgehog | Food, warmth and care through winter for a hedgehog too small to hibernate, released in spring. | £25 |
| Fund dental treatment | Rabbit | Dental work for a rabbit with overgrown teeth from a poor previous diet. | £25 |
| Feed a rescue dog for a week | Dog | Seven days of complete meals for one dog in shelter care. | £10 |
| Fund wing repair surgery | Owl | A contribution to orthopaedic surgery for a wing-injured bird of prey. | £55 |
| Sponsor a sanctuary place | Donkey | Shelter, feed, companionship and care for one donkey, for one month. | £50/month |
| A month in the rehab pool | Seal | Pool care, feeding and weigh-ins for one pup heading back to sea. | £60/month |
How does this gift work?
- Pick a tag. Each gift names a kind of care and has a suggested amount, not a measured cost.
- Donate through WARN. Your gift goes to WARN's “Where it's needed most” fund, and WARN emails you a receipt.
- Print the card. Make a free printable gift card with their name and your message, then print it or save it as a PDF.
Common questions
Can a gift card carry my pet’s name?
Yes. Make a printable gift card with your pet’s name, a short message and the gift you chose, then print it or save it as a PDF to keep. It is a card from Charity Shop, not a dedication certificate: WARN emails you a payment receipt only.
One-off or monthly — which makes a better pet memorial?
Both work. A one-off gift like a £25 hedgehog overwinter marks a date; a monthly sponsorship like a £30 cat pod keeps their memory helping animals every month. You can start or stop whenever you choose.
Is this different from a tribute fund?
A tribute fund is an ongoing collection in someone’s name; a pet memorial gift here is a single or monthly donation to WARN’s general fund, named after a kind of care. For human memorials and tribute funds, see our gifts in memory page.