Join The Founders Society
Dr. Mary E. Bates Founders Society
Dr. Mary E. Bates, a Denver physician, was one of the early leaders of the Dumb Friends League, and she remained a driving force at the organization for many years. Upon her death in 1954, she left an estate gift that provided for homeless pets well beyond her lifetime.
The Dr. Mary E. Bates Founders Society honors individuals who have included the League in their estate plans. Benefits include:
- An invitation to our annual appreciation luncheon
- Recognition at our shelters and in our annual report
- Subscription to Closer View, our quarterly newsletter demonstrating the impact of your vital support
- The option to enroll your pets in the League’s Pet Guardianship Program
Pet Guardianship Program
Once you have become a member of the Founders Society, you may designate the Dumb Friends League as the temporary guardian for any pets or equines who outlive you. Cats, dogs, and small mammals will stay in a volunteer foster home until they are adopted, while horses and other equines will enjoy life at our Harmony Equine Center in Franktown.