The Dutchess County SPCA Legacy Society

Legacy Society Introduction
Founding Members
Your Invitation To JOIN

Announcing The Dutchess County SPCA Legacy Society

The DCSPCA Legacy Society offers an additional opportunity to invest in making the world a better place for the homeless animals of our community.

Legacy Society members care deeply about animals and want to make sure The Dutchess County SPCA can continue its life-saving work for generations to come.

For more information about making a Planned Gift, please see our Guide to Planned Giving.

Founding Members

Anonymous

Anna R. Bates*

Mary Bloch*

Dr. Karen T. Blonder and Jerry L. Toepfer

Susanne P. Boyd*

The Estate of Helen Bromley

The Estate of Harriet K. Burroughs

Margaret Carlin*: Margaret and her husband, James were not wealthy but always lived within their means and treated people and animals like they were family. Margaret was a wonderful person who lived life everyday and took in more animals than you could shake a stick at. They were all from the Shelter. The Carlin’s had a workshop where Margaret spent hours building little birdhouses, which she sold to raise money for the SPCA and other groups. The world has truly lost a wonder of God’s Creations. 
~ excerpted from a letter written by Joseph John Conte.

Frieda Cashman*

Jacquie Cookingham

The Estate of Mary H. Davis

Herbert Dorler*

Doris J. Doyle*

The Estate of James V. Forster III

The Estate of Dr. Edith Har-Esh*: In 2006, The DCSPCA accepted a gift from Poughkeepsie attorney Marco Caviglia, executor of the estate of Dr. Edith Har-Esh. That gift was the catalyst for The Campaign for Hope to build a new Adoption and Education Center.

Dr. Har-Esh, who passed away in 1997, was a local psychiatrist who lovingly shared her Hyde Park home with many pets. After years of hard work and a lifetime of living below her means, Dr. Har-Esh bequeathed her assets to be used for humanitarian causes. As executor, Caviglia took great care in selecting charitable beneficiaries that reflect the doctor’s personal interests and values.

“Dr. Har-Esh’s love for animals was second only to that for her family and her patients. I am pleased to be able to make this gift on behalf of Dr. Har-Esh, who would be proud to support the Dutchess County SPCA’s continued hard work and commitment to provide care and compassion to our homeless animals in need.” 
~ Marco Caviglia

Click here for more information about the Campaign for Hope and the generous bequest from the Estate of Dr. Har-Esh.

The Estate of Jean C. Gordon

Herman J. Gorgens*

Janet W. Graham*

Beverly Kane

Webster R. Kipp*

The Estate of Madeline Keute

The Estate of Winona Kutz

The Estate of Bernard Lasher

The Estate of Denise M. Lawlor

Lorraine Lingad*: Lorraine Lingad was a secretary at her church prior to her retirement. She loved all animals. During her working years she saved her money hoping that some day she could do something that would really make a difference. She included the Dutchess County SPCA in her will. Her gift helped us to reach our fundraising goal for the Campaign for Hope to build a new Adoption and Education Center. Ms. Lingad would be pleased to know that she did make a big difference in the lives of homeless, abused and neglected animals in her community.

Click here for more information about the Campaign for Hope and the generous bequest from Lorraine Lingad.

The Estate of E. Walter May

The Estate of Caroline McCarthy

Lt. Col. Norman*

Beatrice Paulsen*

Katherine M. Phenix*:
As a regular donor to the animal shelter during her lifetime, Katherine Phenix was excited about the DCSPCA’s plans to complete a new Adoption and Education Center. Ms. Phenix and her sisters, Bea and Dot Lamb loved animals. It is because of their love for animals that the DCSPCA was able to reach its goal for the new Adoption and Education Center. Click here for more information about the Campaign for Hope and the generous bequest from Katherine Phenix and Bea and Dot Lamb

The Estate Of Margaret M. Poyerd

Julia Rathjen*

Hilda Reid*

Harold D. Ross, Jr.*

Agnes Scholl*

Elizabeth S. Seitz*

Marie R. Serino*

Claudia Siegel*

George A. Strba*: Mr. Strba continues to make a life-saving difference for the homeless animals through The George A. Strba Charitable Trust. Each year, donations from the trust help the Dutchess County SPCA to serve the more than 1,500 animals that come through our doors.

Frances K. Trees Trust

Helen Ventriglia*

Katrin V. Warfield*

* deceased

Your Invitation to Join the Dutchess County SPCA Legacy Society

Individuals who make a commitment to The Dutchess County SPCA’s future through a planned gift or bequest are invited to join The DCSPCA Legacy Society. Legacy Society members have named The Dutchess County SPCA, Inc. in their wills, qualified retirement plans, life insurance policies, trusts or pooled life income funds. The DCSPCA can accept gifts of real estate, stock and other assets.

Your planned gift or bequest puts you in good company today. Tomorrow, your legacy will be multiplied with gifts from other individuals and families to give hope to the homeless, abandoned and abused animals for generations to come. Legacy Society members receive many special benefits. If you desire, your name will be placed on DCSPCA Legacy Society written materials and on our website. You will also receive invitations to special events, a copy of our annual report and recognition within the annual report. You may also choose to remain anonymous.

When the time is right for you to include a gift in your will for the animals, please remember The Dutchess County SPCA, Inc. We would be happy to discuss Legacy Society membership with you and your advisor.

For more information about making a Planned Gift, please see our Guide to Planned Giving

If you have included The Dutchess County SPCA, Inc. in your estate plans and are not a recognized DCSPCA Legacy Society member, please contact Joyce Garrity or Catherine Forbes at (845) 454-5346.

Large or small, your bequest to the Dutchess County SPCA, Inc. will leave a lasting legacy.