Please Provide For Your Pet

[Richard Crowe]

None of us want to think about dying.  We hate it so much that we don't even want to use that term.  We call it "passing" or some other euphemism.  However, there are few guarantees in the world but, one guarantee is that we will all die eventually!

What happens to our beloved pets who outlive us?  We need to make arrangements for their care and happiness before we die!  It is traumatic enough for a pet to lose its beloved owner but, it is doubly traumatic for a house pet to end up in a cold and impersonal shelter.  Often these pets are also older and end up being euthanized because no one will adopt them...

Please make plans about who will care for your pet.  Don't just assume that family members will step up to the plate and give your pet a home.  This is wonderful if it happens but, so often it just doesn't come to pass.

We have been receiving quite a few dogs lately whose owners have passed away with no plans to care for the dog after their demise. However these dogs are the lucky ones, they have found their way into our rescue group and we will make certain to ensure that they get whatever vet care they need and we will find them loving homes.  Additionally, while we are looking for homes for these pets, they will be living in a nurturing foster home, not a stainless steel and concrete cage.

Dynamite is our latest rescue from a home in which the owner died...

We will make sure that she receives loving care while waiting for a furever home....

[F, Calla & Luca]

It is good to plan and thank you for reminding us. 

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

Thanks for the reminder, Richard.  Dynamite is simply darling. I am sure you will find her the best home ever.

[DJ & Chance]

Wonderful news, Richard.

[Richard Crowe]

Great news.  We had some pre-approved potential adopters waiting for a Yorkie or Yorkie-mix rescue.  Dynamite was adopted today and now has a furever home where she will be cared for and loved.

[Lonnie & Libby Lu]

Excellent Richard!  Lots to think about and plan out!  The doggies that show up at your home are so VERY fortunate!

[Linda, Charlie Brown and Beau]

Richard ~ good post.  As I was taking Charlie into the vet today for annual checkup, I got to thinking - in 10 days he will be 4 yrs old!  Where does time go.  The next thought I had - was where will be 10 years down the road, when he might be 14 if we are lucky and I will be in my 70s!  We have a document in place with our Will, but so many out there do not think about it. 

[Lynda Kamrath]

This is a big issue with me also.  There are many people out there that have not even arranged for their own estate, not alone for their animals.  I think of it this way:  Take a look at your level 1 support system and that is your spouse or SO (significant other) and children.  Level 2 support is your siblings, parents, and grandchildren.  If you have less than three able-bodied people in your support system (Level 1 & 2) then you need to make sure that you have everything IN WRITING of what is to be done in case of your demise.  Level 3 is your aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and close friends.  Count up your support people.  I have 5 and my husband has 6, but my son and my brother have less than 3.  They need to get things in writing of what we should do in case of their deaths.  Yes, think about your pets when you are making your plans for your families and friends.

[Cyndi, The Boys & Callie]

We have three doodles and the breeder has become a good friend in the process.  I have made arrangements with her in case something should happen to us.  This isn't just an agreement between friends, in our wills, I have transferred ownership of The Boys back to her so there are not unforeseen issues. She knows how much we love them and I trust her to find loving homes for them.   Our son has just graduated from college and it would not be fair to him, or The Boys, to force this on him. However, he loves them and would find them good homes our friend were physically unable to handle. This is a good reminder.