Michael Samuelian and Sean Murray
For Michael and Sean, an opportunity encounter in a South Finish espresso store on a winter morning 20 years in the past led not solely to a lifelong partnership but additionally to a shared journey rooted in love, group, and compassion for animals.
Although Sean wasn’t all the time a pet individual, that modified when he met Michael. Michael had lengthy been an animal lover, rising up with many cats as cherished relations—together with Mayday, a beloved black cat he had when he and Sean met.
Mayday got here into Michael’s life when his roommate heard meowing from a field close to their condo. Inside was a tiny black kitten, and so they named him Mayday in honor of the pressing cries that led to his rescue.
When Mayday handed on the exceptional age of 21, the loss was deeply felt. Mayday had clearly made an impression on Sean, and he gently urged they open their hearts to a different cat—which led them to ARL.
After assembly with just a few cats, Sean felt the faucet of a bit of paw on his shoulder. He circled to seek out James (then Jimmy) reaching out from his kennel. It was clear: James had chosen them. From that second, he turned a beloved a part of the household, identified fondly as “Lord James,” “Sir Meows-a-Lot,” and dozens of different affectionate nicknames.
Since then, Michael and Sean’s connection to ARL has solely deepened. As proud members of the Anna Harris Smith Legacy Society®, they’ve made the significant resolution to incorporate ARL of their property plans, guaranteeing that their love for animals will make a long-lasting influence lengthy into the long run.
“We’re lucky to be in a spot the place we can assist,” they shared. “Supporting ARL means we’re serving to those that can’t communicate for themselves.”
Their legacy present displays not solely their belief in ARL’s mission, however their shared values: a dedication to group, a need to guard weak animals, and a deep appreciation for organizations that use sources correctly. “We wished to be deliberate. We consider in ARL’s folks, and its work—particularly regulation enforcement, reasonably priced veterinary care, and humane training.”
Michael and Sean assist different necessary causes as nicely—starting from most cancers and HIV care to meals safety initiatives—however ARL holds a particular place of their hearts. “Leaving a legacy with ARL is our approach of ensuring extra animals can reside a life like James’.”
Their story is a testomony to the facility of affection—not solely between two folks, however between folks and their pets. We’re profoundly grateful to Michael and Sean, and to each member of the Anna Harris Smith Legacy Society, for his or her enduring compassion.
Do you know August is Nationwide Make-A-Will Month?
Simply as animals have touched your life, you possibly can ceaselessly contact the lives of animals by together with the Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) in your will or monetary plans.
Learn to go away your print and make greater than a lifetime of influence for animals.
Whenever you embody ARL in your Will or different plans, you develop into a member of the Anna Harris Smith Legacy Society® and be part of the corporate of compassionate supporters like Michael and Sean, who need their dedication to the well-being of animals to proceed lengthy into the long run.
Have you ever included, or are you considering of together with ARL in your will? Tell us so we are able to thanks! Please contact Jackie at jsmith@arlboston.org.
