For over 72 years, the Santa Cruz SPCA has been here to save innocent lives and prevent suffering of family pets and all animals in need. We have only been able to accomplish this though the generous commitments of our supporters and benefactors.

   Like other charities, we are from time to time mentioned in an estate plan or given a large gift.  While we greatly appreciate and depend on these gifts to carry out our mission, our respect for your privacy and preferences is an even greater priority.  

  With that in mind, we have accepted the gracious offer of a Santa Cruz attorney who is a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning Law and a strong supporter of our work.  She has offered that, for every California resident whose estate plan leaves the Santa Cruz SPCA a minimum of $10,000, she will prepare the estate plan (including a will or trust) at no charge.  She does not represent the Santa Cruz SPCA and will not divulge any information about you or your estate plan to us.  Again, while we're here to assist you in any way we can, it is not right for us --- or any charity --- to influence these private and personal decisions.

   If you are interested in this program, please contact Deborah A. Malkin, Attorney at Law, 2425 Porter Street, Suite 15, Soquel, CA 95073, (831) 462-9100.  Her web site is www.malkintrust.com. If other attorneys volunteer to provide this service we will update this site.  All program attorneys will be Certified Specialists in Estate Planning Law under the rules of the State Bar of California.