Supporters Like You

Meet the People Who Are Putting Compassion Into Action for Animals

Just like you, the following are people who want animals to live free from abuse and as nature intended. And they’ve taken action through a gift in a will or trust, or by beneficiary designation to support and sustain PETA today and into the future. Meet some of these extraordinary champions for animal rights.

Connie Haeder and Valerie Haeder

Get inspired by sisters, and PETA members, Connie and Valerie Haeder to become a steward for animals and help stop all the ways in which they suffer.

Niloofar Asgharian

“Estate planning that includes PETA is a continuation of my story of life when I’m gone.”

Reichen Kuhl

Reichen’s concern for all animals extends well beyond the ones under his roof, and that’s why he included PETA in his estate plans, entrusting PETA to use his earnings to end the suffering of animals long into the future.

Edward James Olmos

Actor Edward James Olmos—PETA’s 2023 Humanitarian Award winner and friend to all animals—recently shared what being a part of PETA means to him.

Dawn D’Amico

“Leaving a legacy for animals is so important that I have named PETA in my will. My attorney handled it for me, and all I had to do was tell him who I wanted to benefit after my passing. Nearly 40 years ago, PETA changed my life and my view of animals, and I don’t know of any other organization that fights for them in such a forward-thinking and creative way. It is important to me that these efforts continue after I am gone. PETA does what it says it’s going to do: change the culture for the benefit of all animals!”

Laura-Ann C. and Jeff S.

“We have supported PETA since the Silver Spring monkeys investigation, and we have never been disappointed that we put our trust in them. As PETA continues growing and expanding its focus on different campaigns, none of the existing concentrations or areas of protection suffer. Growth is planned and sustained with stellar and devoted leadership. Whether advocating for “backyard dogs” or elephants in India, promoting veganism, ending testing on animals, or challenging government oversight regarding animal issues, they are there. Because we can trust them to become even better than they are now—if that is possible—we have made them the major beneficiary in our wills.”

Caroline and Kyle Conroy

“We chose to include PETA in our will because we can guarantee the organization will still be around saving animals once we pass. By supporting PETA, we can support animals all over the globe. It gives us great pleasure to share our remaining estate with animals who so need human compassion.”

Diana T. Artemis

“No matter what is going on in this country or the world, PETA is there behind the scenes quietly working on just about every issue affecting animals, for which I am eternally grateful. Not only is PETA in my will, I’ve also added them as beneficiary of my retirement plan and other financial accounts.”

Ruth McCloud

“I’ve been involved with animal protection organizations since the late 1950s. PETA is one of the few groups that honestly tells what is happening to animals who are abused and suffering and then takes action to stop it. PETA will go anywhere to help animals—there are no boundaries. For this reason, PETA is in my estate plans in a big way! I thank Ingrid and all the PETA staff for all they do to make animals safer.”

Laura and David Frisk

“We have been PETA members for many years, donating generously and naming PETA in our will, because PETA has done more for animals than
any other animal rights group in the world!”

Kathryn Dalenberg

“I’m proud to be a PETA member/supporter for over 25 years. I like that PETA is creative and imaginative in the ways it calls attention to animal cruelty, abuse, and exploitation.”

Maru Vigo

“We all work to see the day when all animals are liberated, but we must provide the means to achieve such a victory.”

Vincelee Stevens

“The more I become involved with PETA, the more I am impressed by its resolve, effectiveness, and efficiency.”

Tom and Marsha Garretson

“We also support PETA however we can, because they are the ones who are actually getting things done, on so many different fronts.”

Michele Thorn

“When I discovered PETA’s Augustus Club, I realized that leaving a gift to PETA in my will was yet another way I could help animals even after I was no longer around.”