Orphaned Animals and Worried Pet Owners
Pet care is a critical part of an estate plan for any pet owner. Where will the pet live once I die? Unless the pet owner has a good friend or family member close by, the animal could get placed at a municipal shelter without the promise of survival.
If you have pets, but don’t know where they will live when you die, contact a lawyer to help you craft an estate plan that includes pet care instructions. In most major cities, including San Diego, the estate plan facilitates transferring the animal to an adoption agency designed to protect orphaned animals.
Pets provide significant comfort to the elderly. Knowing that the animal will be treated with respect and love for its entire life is crucial to most animal owners. In fact, the well being of a pet is often the impetus for creating an estate plan; with some adults are entirely focused on ensuring their pets are placed in a safe and loving home.
The Helen Woodward Animal Center is a great resource for anyone who needs help determining where an orphaned animal will go. Thanks to an extensive group of volunteers, the orphaned animals go into foster care until a new, permanent home is found.
