In Memory Giving
At Hay Animal Rescue Team, we understand that remembering someone special - whether a beloved pet or a cherished person - is a deeply personal act. An in-memory donation is a meaningful way to honour their life while helping animals who still need safety, care, and love.
Your gift becomes a lasting tribute, turning remembrance into real, practical support.
Ways to Give in Memory
We offer several thoughtful ways to remember a loved one. Each option helps support the animals in our care and the work we do every day.
Send a Card in Their Memory
You can choose to accompany your donation with a meaningful card.
We can:
Send a thoughtful in-memory card to someone on your behalf (such as a family member or friend connected to the person or pet being remembered)
Include your personal message inside the card
Include a complimentary packet of wildflower seeds, providing a beautiful and lasting way to remember a loved one while helping to support local wildlife and pollinators
Each card is prepared with care and sensitivity, ensuring your tribute is shared in a respectful and heartfelt way. The enclosed wildflower seeds offer a simple act of remembrance, creating something beautiful in memory of someone special.
The Tribute Garden
Our Tribute Garden is a dedicated space where memories are honoured and lives are remembered.
When you choose to donate through the Tribute Garden:
A personalised tribute is created in the name of your loved one
Their memory is represented with a dedicated “flower” within the garden
You can include a short personal message or dedication
The garden grows over time as more tributes are added, creating a lasting space of remembrance and compassion
The Tribute Garden offers a peaceful, lasting way to celebrate a life while supporting animals in need.
In-Memory Donation
If you prefer a simple option, you can make a direct donation in memory of a loved one.
This option:
Supports food, veterinary care, rehabilitation, and shelter for rescued animals
Can be dedicated to a pet or person
May include a message that we keep as part of your tribute record
Every donation directly helps animals who rely on us.
Funeral & Memorial Collections
Many families choose to remember a loved one by requesting donations in lieu of flowers.
A funeral or memorial collection can be a meaningful way to celebrate a life while helping animals in need. Donations made in memory of your loved one will support the rescue, care and rehabilitation of animals at Hay Animal Rescue Team, creating a lasting legacy of kindness and compassion.
If you would like to arrange a funeral or memorial collection, please get in touch with us using the button below. We can discuss the available options, answer any questions you may have, and help you decide the best way to collect and make donations.
Tribute & Legacy Giving
There are many ways to honour the memory of a loved one. In addition to our in-memory donations and Tribute Garden, you may also wish to consider:
One-off larger donations made in their memory
Monthly donations given as an ongoing tribute
Sponsorship of a rescued animal in their memory (where available)
Naming opportunities for specific spaces or care areas (where applicable)
These meaningful gifts help support the animals in our care while creating a special tribute to someone who will always be remembered.
If you would like to discuss any of these options, please get in touch with our team using the button below. We'd be happy to talk through the possibilities and help you find the tribute that feels right for you and your loved one.
A Lasting Way to Remember
Every in-memory gift helps us continue rescuing, caring for, and rehoming animals in need. Whether you choose a symbolic tribute in our Memory Grove, a thoughtful card, or a simple donation, your kindness creates a legacy of compassion.
If you need help choosing the right option, we’re always here to guide you.