Tributes
A tribute gift to Alley Cat Allies is a meaningful way to celebrate or remember someone special—whether it’s honoring a birthday, wedding, or personal achievement, or paying tribute to the life of a loved one or pet who has passed. Your gift will help protect and improve the lives of cats everywhere, creating a legacy of compassion in their name. We’ll send a personalized card to the honoree or their family to let them know about your thoughtful gift.
A tribute donation is a gift you make in honor or memory of someone (or a pet).
- In honor of means you’re celebrating a person while they’re still living—such as a birthday, wedding, retirement, or special accomplishment.
- In memory of means you’re commemorating someone who has passed away, often as a way to continue their legacy or support a cause they cared about.
- You can easily make a tribute gift online using this donation link. Be sure to select the ‘This is an In Memoriam/Honor Gift’ box.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between an in-honor gift and a memorial gift?A memorial gift is a donation that is made in memory of a person or animal who has passed away.
A gift in honor can be for any reason, for example, just to let someone know how much they mean to you. In honor donations are often for holidays and birthday gifts, weddings, and anniversary celebrations or as thank you gifts.
How much do I need to donate for a tribute card or ecard?- E-card – Share your tribute instantly with a gift of $5 or more.
- Mailed card (First-Class) – Send a heartfelt card through the mail with a gift of $10 or more.
- Mailed card (Priority Mail) – For faster delivery, Priority Mail cards are available with a gift of $50 or more through a dedicated donation page in our Ways to Give section (please allow 3-5 business days for us to process the card before it is mailed.)
No, you can also call our toll-free number 1-866-309-6207 to make a tribute donation over the phone, and we will mail your card to the person of your choice. However, tribute ecards can only be sent by using the online donation form.
When will my tribute be sent?Please allow 3-5 business days for physical cards to be mailed at 1st class postage. Ecards are sent on the same day the form is filled out.
Can I have more than one card sent per donation?No. We’re sorry, we can only mail one card per donation.