So today I had a client come in at Pet Crew and asked me a question. They had just went on a long trip and was driving back. Their conversation was about their dog and what would happen to their precious Braxton. So it got me to thinking about my pets. I know that I have thought about this topic before since I have horses, and my husband doesn’t know anything about them. So here is my question for you, not that I am trying to be morbid so close to Halloween.

What happens to your dog if YOU die, who would take your dog/pets?

Have you made arrangements for your dog if you die all of a sudden you and your spouse, or partner?

Would a family member take your dog/pets? You should have a will in place. Any pets in your care at the time of your death with a specific family member and if they are unable to care for them (die before me or become physically unable to care for them) you should have 2 back up caregivers in a specific order. Which ever one receives my pets also receives money for their care.

Don’t ever assume your family will care for your pets. Ask who you would like to take them the specify it in writing. Always have a back up or 2 also specified in writing. I have seen and heard of far too many pets end up in the shelters when the owners died and family members didn’t want to deal with them because they either did not get along with their own pets or because they couldn’t have a pet where they lived or simply didn’t want them. Always make sure that they aren’t just going to put them into shelters or rescues after they get them.