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Saw a blurb on the news last night - seems that as of Jan. 1 there will be a new law in effect in Ohio that allows pet owners to set up trust funds for their companion animals. Currently we can only will our animals like any other property which can be a problem if the will is in probate for months. With a trust, any monies left for the care of the pet are available shortly after death.

I have left written instructions for my furbabies - and left 3 copies with friends the last time I went into surgery. Has anyone else left instructions for their furbabies?

I haven't, but I got these two in my mid 20s and didn't think about it. They are 15 now and I just turned 40 -- I am not too worried that I won't be around for these two. I doubt Stanley will be with me more than another year with is currently under control medical problems. Who knows. I think I'd consider it if I get pets in my 50s or 60s that would likely still be with me in my late 70s or 80s. Most indoor cats live 15-18 years anymore. Their lifespan will only increase with advances in meds. As will ours.

I know, I could be hit by a bus tomorrow. But, I'll go on living vicariously as if I will make it to 80.
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Tammy
Stanley and Pookey

An excellent reminder...I dont suppose to many of us think about that...we just believe we will always be here
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PHTessie

We have thought about it, but haven't done anything. We ordered a pamphlet from the Humane Society:
http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/providing_for_your_pets_future_without_you/

Our cats range from 2 to 7 years old, and we are not the youngest kids on the block, so we should do something.

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ellen
gracie, voodoo, Puss 'n Boots.... & Willow!

I have left instructions and hopefully they will be followed. I am hoping that my sister will take CV since she was the one who found him originally. There is a vet tech who would just love to adopt the dog. Hopefully we will never have to put this plan into effect.
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Smile, it will make them wonder what you are up to!

I did leave instructions to have one of my girls put down by my vet after a given time if her guardians were unable to adopt her out. My grandmother kept a dog for years out of a sense of obligation to a relative who had passed. The animal was nasty, ill, and cost a fortune she couldn't afford on a fixed income. I don't think they even liked one another.

Its why I asked my friends to be guardians - no guilt if one of my furries just doesn't blend into their feline household, but I know they will screen whatever home the cats went to.

we haven't drawn up guardianship papers for the baby yet, but the same couple is on the short list. I trust them that much...