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We cannot do what we do without your ongoing support! Each level of membership helps provide quality care for animals in our sanctuary, helps place abandoned pets in new homes, supports the spay/neuter programs to prevent unwanted births, provides proper medical care and medicine for the animals and brings us closer to the time when there will be NO MORE HOMELESS PETS! Dues will be billed on an annual basis.

*Every member receives an AAR membership card, with benefits throughout the Emerald Coast, and will receive our quarterly newsletter. Benefits include: Atelier 359 - 10% discount on professional services, Third Eye Images - 20% discount on all photography services, For the Health of It - 10% discount all pet care items and pet food, Teresa Cline Gallery - 10% discount on pet portraits, Freeport Pet Clinic - 10% discount on all products & 15% discount on all services, Preston Hood Chevrolet - 10% discount on all service parts and accessories, Pet Butler - 10% discount on all services, The DogSmith - 10% discount all services, Gigi's Fabulous Kids Fashion & Toys - 10% discount on purchases. New benefits will be added, so check out our site for updates.

Kids Membership (per child) $15

Single $25

Family $50

Sustaining $100

Guardian Angel $250

Lifeline Member $500

Silver Medallion $1000

Gold Circle Member $5000+

Our Sponsorship program plays an integral part in the ongoing welfare of our animals and the animal refuge. We hold lmany events throughout the year in the area to raise money for AAR and you can help sponsor one or more of these events. In addition to our Annual Membership, an individual, family or business may choose an event(s) at the following levels:

Best of Show $5000

Best of Breed $2500

Winner's Circle $1000

Kennel Club $500

Top Dogs $250

Cats' Meow $100

Click here to access and print out our Membership/Sponsorship Information form.

BEQUESTS

A bequest to Alaqua Animal Refuge will ensure the gift of life for abused and abandoned animals. Please include the work of Alaqua in your will.

There are many other options for planned giving. They can provide you with tax benefits while they help the animals. Through a planned gift, you may be able to increase your current income or provide additional retirement income, while reducing income tax and estate taxes. Some types of gifts virtually eliminate estate taxes, while others greatly reduce the amount of tax you aer responsible for during your lifetime. It is important to explore your options so that both you and the animals receive the full benefit of ay considered gift. Our representatives will be happy to discuss opportunities with you at your convenience

Some options include:

View Pets in our online database!

Bequests through your will

Charitable Gift Annuities: Provide numerous tax benefits to you, and you are guaranteed income for the rest of your life

Life Insurance Gifts: Make Alaqua Animal Refuge, Inc., the owner and beneficiary of a life insurance policy

Retirement Plans: Donate your interest in an IRA or other qualified savings plan

If you are considering a gift or would like more information, please call us at (850) 880-6399 or e-mail our founder.

Note: Alaqua Animal Refuge representatives can help you in your planned giving and bequests, but we strongly encourage you to consult with an attorney or other expert of your choice.