LOYALTY RUNS DEEP GITA’S HEROIC DASH TO SAVE HER OWNER
The bonds we develop with our pets are unlike any other we experience. They depend on us for their every want and need, and we often give them whatever they ask for! We know they would do the same for us if the roles were reversed. As the years pass, that bond deepens, making us inseparable from our furry friends. Many of us have felt despair when we imagine life without our trusty dog, cat, or other pet. It turns out that some animals feel the same and will do everything in their power to protect their owner if tragedy occurs. An 84-year-old man in Washington state woke up one morning to the sound of his glucose machine
telling him his blood sugar was too low. As he headed toward the fridge, he noticed his 13-year-old dog, Gita, wanted to go outside. Shortly after being let out, Gita took off toward the woods, and her owner followed in pursuit. After traveling 20–30 feet, the man turned around to head back home when dizziness overcame him. He fell to the ground, broke his hip, and immediately started shouting for help. Gita remained by her owner’s side for some time before realizing nobody would hear him in the secluded woods. She jumped into action, heading toward a well-traveled street, where she encountered a
sheriff’s deputy. The deputy tried to get the dog in his vehicle to no avail, so he surveyed the surrounding area to find Gita’s owner.
The deputy could not locate the owner but still felt something was wrong, so he turned his attention back to Gita. The two locked eyes before Gita stood up and ran toward an unmarked side street. Gita led the deputy directly to her owner before any more harm could come to him. After the event, the Stevens County Sheriff’s Office posted “Hero Dog Saves Owner” and their account of the story on Facebook. Gita certainly proved her loyalty and bravery that day! YOUR VALUES, YOUR LEGACY Include Charitable Giving in Your Estate Plan to Make a Greater Impact
Throughout our lives, we encounter various charitable organizations committed to causes we’re passionate about. These organizations may focus on disaster relief, providing for the hungry or homeless, education, veterans, seniors, animals, and more. When you find a charity that aligns with your values, you may want to get involved and find ways to support and help it. While you can donate time and money to these causes now, you can also incorporate charitable giving into your estate plan, helping these organizations continue providing for years to come.
fund vital programs that support those in need or change the face of the world as we know it. This is one of the best ways to leave a legacy beyond your immediate family. One benefit that might not be apparent is that including charitable giving and discussing it with your loved ones can bring your family closer together. This is your chance to explain why the cause is so important to you and why you want to include it in your estate plan. Once your family understands your reasoning, they may want to find additional ways to support your charitable efforts. Charitable giving also has some tangible benefits. For example, giving to a qualified charity could result in tax deductions to help ease the financial burden of estate taxes. This can directly benefit your loved ones and help maximize the impact of your estate plan!
By including charitable giving in your estate plan, you’ll gain a host of benefits. For starters, you define your legacy. You have personal values you’ve adhered to throughout your life. Giving to charities that align with your
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