Who would you leave you dogs to if you died?

DH has told me he wouldn't be able to properly care for Willow.  He's not home enough.  So, West Texas Chow Rescue would take her and find her a new home. 
 
I've actually thought of having her euthanized if I was to die because of her issues.  But, they specialize in chows and would find her a good home. 

I have done some thinking about this too and have a list of people/orgs to be consulted should DH and I both go before Wes (since he has issues and none of our family or friends could take him).  idog, his walker and the trainer who boards him are all on the list.  We have told our parents that money is to be put aside to ensure his care for the rest of his life, wherever he goes and I am hoping that the trainer who boards him would take him while everything was being worked out.  Legally, it should be put in writing, in a legally valid and binding will, because without anything in writing, I think I am probably asking for trouble...  But its morbid, and I am human and therefore in denial that anything like this might ever happen...

I think about this all the time. (I know, I'm odd lol). But I often wonder what would happen to Brown and Grey if Brett and I just didn't come home again. I keep picturing them waiting and waiting...*sniffle*
 
Anyway, I'm pretty confident that Charlie and Deuce will find good homes. We have several great cat people in my rescue group back home, and I'd rather see them live together in one home permanently than adopted out to someone else. They have to be together. I would die all over again if they were separated, and poor Deuce is so scared of everyone and everything.
 
I'd want my guinea pigs to go to Pogo and Riley's foster mom. I wouldn't want to see any of my pigs adopted out to other homes because there are very few people who would care for them like I do, but I'm pretty sure she'd go a great job considering  we follow the same philosophy.
 
*brief interruption...Brown just walked by dragging the cat down the hallway...resume normal activity*
 
And as far as Brown and Grey go...I can barely stand to think of it. The only people (I know personally) that I'd want them with, aside from Brett, would be my parents. I know a great rescue I could place them in, but I don't want their lifestyle to change dramatically. Things would remain pretty much the same with my parents. They wouldn't be overjoyed about it, but I know they'd take them if it was my dying wish. Brown and Grey cannot be separated. Grey cannot function without Brown. Seriously. He has a fit is Brown walks three feet ahead of him. I can't imagine them being separated. And if either one or both had some health issue that I was seriously tending to but would be a burden to others, I'd prefer to see them euthanized and be with me than risk having a sick, miserable life.

Mine have a plan.  (Hope they won't ever need it!)

At one time I thought I was confident I would want my mom or brother to take my babies, but I am really not so sure now.
 
Honestly, I have wondered who on i-dog would possibly take my Boss Man. He is not your average dog and as much as my mom and brother love him (in small doses), they have no idea what it takes to deal with him. They think good food is Kibbles and Bits, although my mom does recognize Boss' food allergies and would respect my wishes. My brother's idea of dealing with dogs is to yell at them and call them names until they are so scared they lay down and stay out of his hair. Not an environment I want my dogs in, especially not with Boss' fear aggression issues and chronic pain.
 
I also know that the first thing they would do is take my cats to the shelter. My mom loves cats and if she lived alone I think she would keep them all, but my brother lives with her and she kind of lets him run the house.
 
So, for the most part I just count on God to keep me healthy and able so that I can grow old with my fur babies!

Trish, have I ever mentioned that Boss is one of the dogs I wanted to steal? I'd come steal him before anyone else could get him, so long as he got along with Max. If I was still at home and Millie was still here, i'd steal him as soon as I could. 

I've never really thought about this... I know DH would take excellent care of him if I wasn't here anymore. He loves him more than anything.
If we were both gone there is this awesome couple that LOVE and ADORE Joey (they watch him anytime we need a babysitter []) and I know they would take great care of him!
If they couldn't take him for whatever reason... I don't know.... he's real easy to get along with, loves everybody and anything.... I KNOW that I would trust anybody here on i-dog with my baby... Annie T... want a pup???? []

I have never really thought about this but it is a really good question.  I went to a funeral yesterday and the last survivor listed in the obituary and at the funeral was his beleved dog Abigale.  As someone else said, some dogs have issues with different sexes and are partial to one of their owners even if they have two.

I think my whole family would fight over who got to have Harley seeing as though that is what is happens when we leave town.  Izzy hasn't made as good as a reputation yet since she is so young and there are so many dogs in my family, but I think my mom would want her undoubtedly and then my brother or cousin Todd would take her when my mom realized Izzy wasn't just as cute as she looks, but more than she could handle.

If it were up to me, I would leave them to whoever felt they could care for them the best, but it would probbaly be limited to, my brother, my parents or my cousin Todd or Alison.  That is if my DH and I were both to go, b/c otherwise, he would take them both without question since they are both is too.   
 
If I were to pick I-Doggers I would send Harley to Melaini with Shelby and Shiloh and Izzy to Brenda, that is if they couldn't both be together in one of those places.  I think they would both get along great in either of those homes...... 

Awwwwwwwww, I'm touched that so many people mentioned me to care for their fur kids. hmmmmmmm, maybe I'm getting a reputation as a sucker for a dog?  I like that rep. []  I'd be honored to adopt Max, Roscoe, or Joey.  I'd do my best to give them the life you have.  I love all of them.
 
I have thought about this a little bit.  If both DH & I go together then my friend Nancy would get Grady.  I have no clue who would get Aspen.  I'm sure that Nancy would take both if I asked.  Actually I have a list of people for Grady now that I think of it.  My brother really likes him & I know that Grady would have an awesome life with him in Alaska.  The other friend is a trucker & I'm not sure Grady could handle being trapped in a big rig.  There are a few people on here that I think could put up with his antics & love him like I do.  Jensw comes to mind, as does Janice, Jeano & Pofi's mom (sorry, I'm blanking in her name).  Of course it might be fun to see what kind of activity Grady would add to Marlania's house. ~L~
Aspen is different.  I'm not sure why but it would be harder to place him with my friends.  I would have to turn to i-dog for that.  Debv??????  Would you take another Pap?  Or Lani?  He could keep Nikki in line.

Thanks Annie. I figured since you love his stink face so much, you'd put up with, or rather get to see his stink face all the time.
I didn't mention Millie earlier, cause she isn't going with me when I leave. She is my mom's girl really, and she will stay with her. If something were to happen to my mom after I leave home, i'd seriously consider having her euthanized. I couldn't take her because she only likes Max, and I am getting more dogs when I have my own place. If something happens to my mom before, I don't know. I guess i'd manage it somehow. I think she would do well with my older sister, because for some reason she can manage her. She's a struggle for anyone, but she struggles way less than I do. She'd be the only person I would trust with her, because I don't think anyone else could or would want to try take on Millie.

EmilyD is taking all of mine... dogs, cats, hamster, tortoise... RIGHT Emily!? RIGHT!!!! [] J/K !

Each has a plan... Some are going to my parents, some to my inlaws, some to a VERY GOOD friend who is also a vet who knows how to manage Bruno's , Tweeks, and Oz's health issues.
Each one goes with at least one buddy because none of them could ever go back to living in a house by themselves!

Wow...a toughie.  If i'm gone, it goes to BF since she's our dog.  If we're both gone....I don't know.  My family loves her but I don't think they're informed enough to care for her the way I would like.  Hmmm...I would probably have to say my older brother (if his cats allow since him and his wife are very knowledgable about pets) or my younger brother since he's seen me care for Lana and pretty much learned how to care for a dog. 

Annie, I take Grady in a heartbeat! Between your brother and I, (and Sofie) he'd have a grrreat time!

On the other hand, I don't know who I'd leave Sofia to. It very well might have to be one of you guys, because I really am not close to any family, and they all have quite antiquated attitudes about animals. My son would want her, because he has he sister, but he's not responsible enough. Athena has gotten out several times and had some pretty close calls because he's still trying to be a teenager part of the time. He's 25 going on 16....except for the times he's 25 going on 85. We're both like that in some ways. Rough lives...

Anyway, recently I had a very bad breast cancer scare. When I found the lumps, the first thing I did was think the unthinkable, that I'd be leaving Sofie behind, and burst into tears and cried for two hours. It had just never crossed my mind that I might die instead of her!

There are people who would want Sofie as a dog team dog...but I don't want that life for her. I don't know. I really don't know who she could go to and be happy.

PS: the mammogram came back negative, apparently it's Hormones on Parade causing me pain....and notice I didn't think of my boyfriend OR my SON even! Nope! First thing I thought of was my DOG![sm=eek.gif][sm=rofl.gif]

Wow ! very interesting,  I 've often  thought about how  important idog has become to my life. It started out being because of my dogs but now I've found a great support system for every aspect of  my life.
It's a really soft place to fall.
Annie you can rest knowing I would take that boy in a minute!
I really like the idea of my family and/or friends being able to come here for guidance if I'm gone. That's something I never thought of , and it gives me a  sense of peace. I am going to figure this out and write it all down.  

Jen, we know that Max & Grady get along great.  He'd be my motivation to clean up my house some too.  There's too much crap here for him to get into. ~L~  I love Max.  Hes' a great dog.
 
Jeano, why didn't you tell us about the lumps?  How TERRIFYING!  I've been there myself.  Mine turned out to be a cyst.  I know the fear.  ((HUGS))  I'm so glad that everything is okay.  I think you thinking of Miss Sofie just proves to me, at least, that your priorities are in the right place. )  If Grady lived with you, I can see him cowering from the moose. ~L~  He'd have a BLAST up with you & Miss Sofia.
 
Debv, I'm very serious.  If for some reason, I can't keep Aspen, due to death or major illness I would love for you to have him.  He'd be in Papillon paradise.  I know he'd get the care & attention that he gets here.  HE might even get Brando & Trixie to play........or not. ~L~