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Zion, Age 11
THE ZION
LEGACY FUND
How Zion Designs supports families in the final moments of dignity.
The Zion Legacy Fund:
Legacy Sessions for Every Family
Not every family facing goodbye has the financial resources to preserve these final memories—but every companion deserves to be honored, and every loving family deserves to have something to hold onto.
The Zion Fund makes Legacy Portrait Sessions accessible to families experiencing financial hardship during an already difficult time. Through the generosity of our community, we're able to offer subsidized or complimentary memorial sessions to those who need them most.
How It Works:
Donate any amount to help cover sessions for families in need
100% of contributions go directly toward Legacy Portrait Sessions
Recipients are selected with dignity and discretion
Every donation helps preserve precious final memories
Want to contribute? See options below
Need assistance with a Legacy Session?
We understand this is a vulnerable time. Please reach out confidentially—no family should have to choose between financial strain and meaningful memories.
Why give?
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For love
Because you remember your own senior companion—the one who taught you about unconditional love, who slowed down too soon, who deserved every beautiful moment preserved. Give in their honor.
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For memory
Because financial hardship doesn't diminish love. Families caring for aging pets often face impossible choices between veterinary care and everything else. You can remove one burden from their shoulders.
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For grace
Because these photographs become irreplaceable. When a family is already grieving, having something tangible to hold onto—proof that their companion was here, was loved, mattered—is a gift beyond measure.
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For dignity
Because every gray muzzle tells a story worth preserving. Senior pets carry quiet dignity that deserves to be honored, regardless of their family's financial circumstances.
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For them
Because you have the resources to help, and somewhere a family is counting days with their beloved companion, wishing they could afford to freeze time. Your generosity becomes their comfort.
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For honor
Because no one should face goodbye empty-handed. Memorial photographs aren't luxury—they're legacy. They're how we remember. They're what we'll treasure when remembering is all we have left.
The Zion Fund exists because of the generous hearts below. Each contribution helps preserve precious memories for families facing goodbye—ensuring that love, not financial resources, determines who gets to honor their companion's final grace.
Thank you for making remembrance possible.
With heartfelt gratitude, Aspen & Zion
Our Donors
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Compassionate Heart Donors
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Gift of Grace Donors
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Legacy Keepers
FAQs - For Potential Donors:
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100% of your contribution funds Legacy Portrait Sessions for families experiencing financial hardship. There are no administrative fees or overhead costs—every dollar directly supports memorial photography for pets nearing the end of their lives.
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Absolutely. Many donors choose to give in honor of their own senior companions—past or present. You can include a dedication with your donation, and we're happy to acknowledge this on our donor wall if you'd like.
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Zion Designs Studio is a for-profit LLC, so donations to the Zion Fund are not tax-deductible as charitable contributions. However, every dollar you give goes directly toward funding Legacy Portrait Sessions for families in need—100% of contributions support memorial photography, with no administrative fees or overhead costs.
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Yes! Monthly contributions help us serve families year-round and allow us to plan for consistent availability. You can set up recurring donations through the donation link on this page.
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Since launching in October of 2025, we've received enough donations to provide 1 Legacy Portrait Sessions to families in need. Each session represents a senior companion honored and memories preserved that would otherwise have been lost to financial barriers.
Updated 10/10/2025
FAQs - For Families Seeking Support:
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If you're facing your senior pet's final chapter and financial resources are adding stress to an already difficult time, you qualify. There's no income verification, no proof of hardship required. We trust you—if you say you need support, you need support. Whether that’s a little, or a lot, Zion Designs wants to meet you where you are.
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There's no formal application. Simply reach out via email with your pet's name, a brief description of your situation, and how we can help. We'll have a gentle, private conversation and schedule your session based on your companion's needs and timeline.
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There's no catch. The Zion Fund is sustained entirely by donations from our community of animal lovers who want to ensure financial hardship never prevents a family from honoring their pet's final grace. You'll receive a complete Legacy Portrait Session at no cost or reduced rate based on your circumstances.
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Yes. We understand that time can become suddenly precious. We prioritize Legacy Sessions for pets in hospice or declining rapidly, and rush processing is always available for families facing imminent goodbye.
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Your privacy is completely protected. All requests are handled with confidentiality and discretion. We never share recipient information publicly or privately.
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Absolutely. This is exactly what Legacy Sessions are designed for. We work with your pet exactly as they are—mobility aids, medical equipment, gray fur, slower movement, all of it. These elements are part of their story now, and we honor that with complete dignity.
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We remain completely flexible. Your pet's comfort and your family's needs come first. If circumstances change, we'll adjust without question or penalty.
General FAQs
Why is it called the Zion Legacy Fund?
The fund is named after my own senior dog, Zion, who's teaching me daily about the grace and dignity of aging. His journey inspired this mission to ensure every family—regardless of financial resources—can preserve their companion's final chapter.
How is this different from regular pet portraiture?
Legacy Sessions are specifically designed for senior pets and families facing end-of-life circumstances. We work at your pet's pace with extra sensitivity to physical limitations, emotional weight, and time constraints. The Zion Fund makes these specialized sessions accessible regardless of ability to pay.
Can family members be included in the photos?
Absolutely. These sessions often include family members—the way you hold your companion, the way they still lean into you, the visible bond you share. Whatever feels right for your family is what we'll capture.
How can I help beyond donating money?
Share the Zion Fund with your network—veterinarians, pet communities, rescue organizations, anyone who might know families in need. Awareness is powerful, and sometimes just knowing this resource exists gives families permission to ask for help.
