September 4, 2008Planning ahead
Mary Morris (left) and Bo Nichols of the Old Dominion Veterinary Clinic wash a dog rescued Tuesday in Alleghany County. Blog entry by Heather Froeschl In the light of a story in yesterday’s Roanoke Times, by Jorge Valencia, reporting the rescue of 15 dogs from an Alleghany County home where their owner had passed away, http://www.roanoke.com/news/roanoke/wb/175401, I thought it would be a good idea to pass on some links to articles that deal with planning your estate in regard to your pets. My grandmother had made such plans and while we berated her over being morbid, the fact of life is that, it ends. What will become of your pets? My grandmother’s cats and dog were adopted by family members and a neighbor who had a long relationship with the pup. We’re not all so lucky. Finding a person whom you trust to be the future caregiver of your pets should be part of the adoption thought process, but I’m guessing most people just don’t like to think that far ahead. I know I hadn’t.
This first article is very informative, regarding creating a “Pet Trust” for Fido or Fluffy: http://www.professorbeyer.com/Articles/Animals.htm. This second one is a more passionate plea for pet parents to take steps to provide a future for their charges: This email came in this morning, from Angie Patton, in regards to those dogs in Alleghany County: “I work for the Black and Tan Coonhound Rescue. There is a desperate situation in Alleghany Virginia… over 22 adult dogs and countless puppies. We will be taking all into foster homes and giving them vet care.” “The link to the website where you can see pictures is http://www.coonhoundrescue.com/alleghany.html. Jayne Schlegel is the manager for the rescue. Any questions about donations can be answered by her. We need donations of dog food and also any money to go toward the vet bill for all the dogs.” Don’t wait for a rescue group to come to your pet’s side. |
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Comments
[September 4, 2008 12:07 PM]
KimGood point, Heather! I'm only in my 30's but I know you aren't promised tomorrow. Thankfully I come from a family of animal lovers so I know my three pets would be well taken care of if something were to happen. Just as people make plans for who gets grandma's china or who gets the heirloom furniture, you should also decide on who would get the pets. Just be sure the designated person agrees first before they are nominated!!
[September 4, 2008 5:07 PM]
Lindsey : →http://blogs.roanoke.com/fridgemagnet/Yes, we were lucky that when my grandmother passed away, our aunt agreed to take her cat, Patches. Our aunt had not previously owned or cared to own a cat, but she took her because she knew it would break Grandma's heart to see something bad happen to Patches. Patches lived another few years and my aunt became quite attached to her before the cat went to join Grandma.