ArticleJul 20253.5 mins

Animal-lover Kate’s bequest to her pet cause

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Kate left a gift in her will
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Kate and her family, living in Tauranga

From 14-20 July, Wills Week celebrates the power of your will to make a difference in the lives of whānau, friends and in building stronger communities. This resonates with Kate, and she’s encouraging others to consider leaving a gift in their will (also known as a bequest) to a cause important to them, like she has. 

“I have my little cat Bowie, who has just turned 10,” Kate says. 

“She’s an SPCA cat and very precious to me. I know lots of people have had pets from the SPCA over the years, and they’re such great little animals. It makes me quite sad to think what would have happened to them if the SPCA wasn’t there for them when they needed them.” 

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Bowie, Kate's beloved cat.

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For Kate, the power of her will is simple. 

“Having a will means to me you’re in more control of what happens even after you die. Without a will, your wishes may not be carried out – or not in a straightforward way. It’s putting the power back in your hands.”

Kate, who lives in Tauranga, said updating her will had been on her list for a long time. Since she wrote her last will, she has bought a house, got married and had children – and welcomed her fur-baby Bowie into her life. 

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