A NONPROFIT IN MEMORY OF ABBY
A NONPROFIT IN MEMORY OF ABBY
More love.
More time.
The Abby's Legacy Society exists to honor the life of my beloved Abby by raising awareness, supporting research for screening and treatment of cancer in dogs, and providing compassionate grief and mental health support for pet parents navigating the loss of a beloved companion.
— Shay, Founder
Because no one should face this journey alone.
Turning pain into purpose.
Awareness &
Early Detection
Education and outreach so families recognize the early signs of canine cancer, because awareness today is hope for tomorrow.
Grief &
Mental Wellness
Compassionate support for pet parents navigating anticipatory grief, caregiving, and life after the loss of a beloved companion.
Community &
Connection
Spaces, stories, and gatherings that remind families they are not walking this road alone. Healing happens in community.
Why we exist
Abby was never "just a dog."
She was my heart on four legs, my soulmate in fur, my comfort, my adventure partner, and one of the greatest loves of my life. When cancer entered our journey, it brought heartbreak, exhaustion, and a kind of grief that many people do not fully understand.
Abby's Legacy Society exists so no one navigating canine cancer, anticipatory grief, or the loss of a beloved companion has to carry that burden alone.
READ ABBY'S STORY
To carry Abby’s legacy forward.
Every dollar carries
her love forward
Fund cancer awareness, grief support, and community education.
Make a ContributionHealing after loss.
Hope through connection.
Grief support, anticipatory care, and mental wellness resources.
Explore ProgramsAbby's Sunset Walk
This August.
A community walk honoring the dogs who changed our lives.
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