I thought I'd share TapOut64's suggestion to me, donations can be made to:
http://www.hopeforliferescue.com/

"She loved to help animals and she would be much happier to see them helped rather than flowers sent."

Donation Details

Confirmation number: 67861956JR671623G
Purpose: Hope for Life Rescue
Contributor: Adventures Online Inc. aka Crappie.com

I made a donation on behalf of the site.

Our most sincere condolences.