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Re: How will you provide for your pet when you die?

my DS and DIL love my  pets as much as I do, they will be fine

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Re: How will you provide for your pet when you die?

We currently have 2 cats and, honestly, I have no idea what to do if DH & I go at the same time. We have NO friends or relatives who like cats at all. Hopefully, we will outlive them...they are 8 and 10 years old. 

 

It's something to think about, for sure!

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Re: How will you provide for your pet when you die?

@KingstonsMom

 

Yep, considered that too. 

 

I support Best Friends in Utah and they do not take animals from individual owners.

 

However, they were not really a good choice for me since I'm in Maryland.

 

If I'm going to that route, I'll have to find something nearby.  

It's a thought.

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Re: How will you provide for your pet when you die?

@fourpaws56

 

If only I were so lucky.  

 

As stated -- no children or relatives.

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Re: How will you provide for your pet when you die?

@Witchy Woman

 

Yes, check your area. We have a cat and a dog sanctuary in our area.

You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.
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Re: How will you provide for your pet when you die?


@NickNack wrote:

Are you leaving your house to someone who can stay with your pets and take care of them?

 

I have it in my Will that my pets will go to my sister.  If she isn't alive they will go to my niece.  If neither of those things will work (I've discussed it with both of them of course), I have a specific dog rescue where my dog would go.  I got my cat last year and haven't put in a special provision for him yet if it wouldn't work with my sister or niece.  I would hate to see him go to a rescue.  He would be so scared.

 

I do think it's very important to plan for our pets.


My boys would be so scared especially Grayson with in another environment. 

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Re: How will you provide for your pet when you die?

Our trust states that our dog goes to my sister. If she has passed, then the dog goes to another sibling. We also have money set aside for the sibling to use for expenses for the dog. 

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Re: How will you provide for your pet when you die?

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I have a trust, everything I own is in the trust and my son gets it all....he loves kitties and has rescues, he will take and love any kitty that I might have at my demise!

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Re: How will you provide for your pet when you die?

My 75 pound dog passed away about 4 months ago.  I would love to have another dog but feel it is irresponsible at my age to get one.  

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Re: How will you provide for your pet when you die?

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My plans are not to have pets in my late 60's .... now both of my dogs are age 11 and I am enjoying every moment with them.   I don't want any of my pets to "wonder where I am."  Hopefully I won't go first, before my pups ... but my parents would certainly take them.