A new fundraising initiative was recently launched by the Cayman Islands Humane Society providing a novel gift idea.

"Caymans residents love to buy friends and family meaningful gifts, and a donation to help the Humane Society care for destitute and abused animals is a fantastic way to honour a birthday or special occasion thanks to our new 'Gift Card' initiative,"said Board member Clare Hasart. 

A minimum donation of just CI$5.00 buys one of three specially designed cards, which the society will send to your recipient announcing a donation has been made in their honour.

Included in the designs is a 'memorial' card, the bereaved will be sent a card acknowledging a donation was given to honour their loved ones memory which will live on in the work of the Humane Society.

"The idea was actually suggested to us by a visitor from New England who had popped in to the shelter to make a donation whilst on vacation. We loved the idea and recognized it will provide a worthy alternative to buying the same old gifts year after year, or even save some frantic minutes of brain-racking trying to think of a suitable gift for friends and loved ones.  It's a gift that gives' added Ms Hasart.

Plans are afoot for a special 'Christmas Gift' card and new designs will continue to be added ensuring there is a card to suit all occasions.

The cards are available from reception at the Cayman Islands Humane Society Animal Shelter 949 1461 and the Brac Branch 948 2625.