Arrangements for Your Dog(s)

• 07-06-2008 8:19 PM

  Sunshinegirl Joined on 05-03-2007 Florida, USA Posts 772 Points 535

  Arrangements for Your Dog(s) Reply Contact Have any of you made arrangements for your pets should you pass on before they do? I know it's not something I like to think about, but, have you thought about it?? My oldest daughter is now in Japan with the Navy for 3-4 years (she just arrived) and my other daughter lives w/me, goes to school and works full-time. While my daughter who lives w/me says that she would care for them, I don't think she fully realizes the commitment it would take and that they could be with her for years to come. She's young and has her whole life ahead of her and they aren't like children to her as they are to me. For my own peace of mind, I would want them humanely euthanized and cremated, as I will be and we will all go over the bridge together. I haven't made the actual arrangements yet, but I am going to legally because neither of my daughters will agree to have it done. I know several people who feel the way I do. Sunshine Girl

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• 07-06-2008 8:37 PM

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  mollymoo Joined on 09-10-2006 Posts 1,391 Points 860

  Re: Arrangements for Your Dog(s) Reply Contact Its funny how things change in our lives. When we just had Molly both my children only had one dog each and they said she could live with them. Now we have two dogs Molly and Bella. My daughter now has two dogs instead of just one. My son still has just one but now we have two. My MIL had one and she said she would take Molly but now she also has two dogs + we have two. My brother took a shine to Molly and said she could live with them but then again he has two dogs and we have got Bella now too. DH has three children but I would not let either of my dogs live with them. Boy now you got me thinking. The Father said I've turned my own name back to front and called you dog, My friend. -Author Unknown

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• 07-06-2008 8:50 PM

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  CoCo Chanel Joined on 11-04-2006 South Jersey Posts 403 Points 85

  Re: Arrangements for Your Dog(s) Reply Contact geez...my family better take GOOD care of CoCo...or else I'm coming back from the afterlife and doing some serious haunting! i always jokingly (well...half jokingly) say that when I die, I want to be cremated and carried around in my sister's purse.... lol in all honesty, so long as i'm not defecated on or disrespected to an extreme, i don't really care too much what happens to my remains once i'm gone.... i dont know...maybe i'm odd... i dont think the body is much of an importance once there's no life left....the soul is what's important, and i dont care what people say.... dogs have souls!  Last month i had 4 adults and 5 kids stay a week at my house!!  Everyone who meets CoCo is in LOVE with her, and all 5 kids were so intrigued with her, they barely left her alone!  They kept wanting to play with her, and were loving on her, and the first time one of them saw me feed her, he ran downstairs to tell the rest of the kids "OMG!  You should see it!  She has TOTAL control over CoCo!"  I merely made CoCo sit, shake, lie down, and wait before giving her the okay to attack her kong! Anyways, one of them asked me, "does dogs have souls?"  I sure hope I'm reunited with her in the afterlife!

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• 07-06-2008 8:58 PM

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  Liesje Joined on 03-02-2007 Grand Rapids, Michigan Posts 7,100 Points 850

  Re: Arrangements for Your Dog(s) Reply Contact Yes, Kenya's arrangement is contractual - if anything happens to me, she goes back to her breeder, or the breeder has to approve the new home.  I do not recommend she go to my parents, nor do I think they'd take her. Coke would go to my parents (or my sister if she is older and has her own place).  vankelderdogs.dutchbingo.net U-CH Alta-Tollhaus-Krieger Lamb Chop RA CL1-F CL1-R TT HIC TDI CGC ("Kenya", GSD) VPC's Coca-Cola CGC ("Coke", All American) Alta-Tollhaus' Bono ("Nikon", GSD)

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• 07-06-2008 9:06 PM

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  marynh Joined on 09-10-2007 Gateway to NH White Mtns. Posts 1,346 Points 15

  Re: Arrangements for Your Dog(s) Reply Contact Molly will be PTS if somethign happens to us. She's a very fearful anxious dog and I think she would end up being passed from home to home. My sons don't want the responsiblity of her (i.e., walk daily, poop patrol, etc.) and I don't trust anyone to make sure she remains safe (and people). Unless Glenda wanted her back I fear her future if we weren't around.

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• 07-06-2008 9:19 PM

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  stardog85 Joined on 09-10-2007 South Carolina, USA Posts 1,493 Points 105

  Re: Arrangements for Your Dog(s) Reply Contact  Nothing in writing yet, but verbal agreements with trusted people.  Maggie would go to my parents if I died and Z would stay with DH.  If DH died or didn't feel he could take care of Z, she would go to my best friend. My parents are adding stuff to their will that designates that Gryffin, their RottieX, goes to live with me, and Oreo is euthanized (she's 13yo, epileptic, and my Maggie would beat her up if they lived in the same house) by our vet.  My dad did want to send both dogs to my cousins but I vetoed that - they've had two dogs die early: one they had euthanized because of allergies (seriously?! grr) and one was hit by a car after she jumped the fence.  Their dogs live mostly outside, they are completely untrained last I saw them, and Gryffin is an escape artist. Erin, the Amazing Maggie Mae, and Super Puppy Ziva

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• 07-06-2008 9:31 PM

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  CoBuHe Joined on 08-03-2007 Southeast Texas Posts 893 Points 35

  Re: Arrangements for Your Dog(s) Reply Contact I have a written document with all important account numbers, etc. attached to our wills.  On that document it states that Heidi is to go back to her breeder.  He is pleased with the way she is turning out and told me recently that he wants her back should anything happen.  Little did he know those are my wishes as well.  Buddy is to go to my daughter and three grand-daughters.  If they are unable to keep him, then they are to find a good home for him.  I've made explicit notations that they are not to be euthanized upon my death.

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• 07-06-2008 9:31 PM

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  aDorkable Joined on 09-16-2007 SC Posts 430 Points 85	Re: Arrangements for Your Dog(s) Reply Contact Misha would go to my freshman college roommate who is like my sister. My parents would not object, because they consider him a burden.
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• 07-06-2008 9:36 PM

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  BCMixs Joined on 01-10-2008 Virginia Posts 1,437 Points 25

  Re: Arrangements for Your Dog(s) Reply Contact  I was never happier in life than when my son was no longer a minor and I could make legal arrangements leaving him in charge.  I trust him, I know he'll always do the right thing, and there's enough of an estate now to take care of everyone including the animals.  When they pass, their ashes are to join me in the Pacific Ocean. 30 lbs. by Christmas, down 4 lbs., 26 to go!!!

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• 07-06-2008 9:48 PM

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  2shelties Joined on 04-30-2007 suburb of Atlanta Posts 647 Points 85

  Re: Arrangements for Your Dog(s) Reply Contact If something happened to both DH and I, the shelties are to go back to their breeders and Shiner goes back to the rescue. With their energy levels, no one in my family is up to caring for them long term, but I would absolutely not want them to be euthanized. My dogs are young with no behavioral or medical problems, so even if something fell through with the breeders, I'd rather them take their chances in rescue than be euthed. Ripley - Shetland Sheepdog Frosty - Shetland Sheepdog Shiner - Border Collie Muffin and Pookie - the kitties

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• 07-06-2008 10:04 PM

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  kle1986 Joined on 10-22-2007 KY Posts 1,683 Points 850

  Re: Arrangements for Your Dog(s) Reply Contact  I asked JJ this morning what would he do with Cheyanne and Lillie if I died all of a sudden. He said he would keep Cheyanne because she is an easy keeper but find Lillie another home. He couldnt meet her needs with having to take care of Samantha and work too. Even if he could he wouldnt because he is lazy. I wouldnt let JJ find Lillie another home though. I have a friend that would take care of get Lillie rehomed. Kujo would stay with Samantha. Now if something happened to both of us I have yet to figure out what would happen to Cheyanne. I would have her put to sleep though before going to a shelter. She would never survive shelter life. Most likely my friend that would rehome Lillie for me would take Cheyanne in. I will never get another dog unless I have arrangements made for them if something was to happen to me.  Kimberly

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• 07-06-2008 10:08 PM

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  chelsea_b Joined on 09-10-2007 Costa Mesa, CA Posts 2,741 Points 280

  Re: Arrangements for Your Dog(s) Reply Contact This is really tough for me. Cherokee's a great dog with a lot of life left in her, so if I died tomorrow, I really wouldn't want her PTS. But she's got behavioral problems (human AND dog aggression), allergies, and she gets depressed (doesn't eat well, gets restless) if I'm not around for more than a day or two, and gets severely depressed if I'm gone more than a week or so (stops eating all together, chews her feet to shreds, loses huge clumps of hair, etc). I really HOPE she'd get over that if I died, but if she didn't, then I guess the best thing would be to euthanize her. If she was fine without me, I know my Mom would keep her, but she's really not an animal-person anymore, I'm not sure it wouldn't be a huge burden for her, and I'm not sure Cherokee would do great with her. I have three sisters that I'm really close to, but two have dogs Cherokee doesn't get along with (plus neither is exactly a "dog-person", and one has a toddler who scares Cherokee), and the third is well...not the most responsible pet owner on the planet (she tends to get animals and then pawn them off on others...i.e. Cherokee, my Mom's cat Tiger-Lily, a cockatoo we used to have, and her current pup will almost definitely end up with someone else at some point in the next 15 years...), plus she's having a baby and I think that sister + Cherokee + baby would be an absolute recipe for disaster. Basically it's my Mom or euthanasia. Guess I should talk to my Mom about this at some point... On an interesting note..if something happened to any of my sisters or my Mom, I'm quite sure I'd be the one to get their pets. Let's hope something doesn't happen to all four of them at the same time, because not only would I be out my whole family, I'd have 4 cats, 4 large dogs, and no place to live.  lol Chelsea &

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• 07-06-2008 10:16 PM

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  Bonita of Bwana Joined on 09-14-2007 Foley , Alabama Posts 1,674 Points 4,655

  Re: Arrangements for Your Dog(s) Reply Contact funny question and yes it has been well thought out...Bob and I have discussed our plans with our daughters.  Bob's plan is simple the house will stay in the family as long as our dogs are alive and happy.  We are very blessed that the youngest two girls are excellent with our dogs.  When my last dog passes the house will be sold and proceeds split amongst the 5 daughters and the 10 grandkids . My plan is even more simple should I out live Bob all bets are off with the stepdaughters and grands in California . They are well off and have never made any effort to be accepting of myself and my kids.  I have been loving and gone out of my way to celebrate every occaision with carefully thought out gifts and cards . I did the research on the family history and made sure they all had copies of every photo I could find and story my MIL could tell.  I made the advent calendars for the kids by hand,  gave up so many days with my own family to drive his kids back to their mom's on the holidays.  My kid's childhood  was both improved and challenged by caring for the MIL who was a difficult woman on her best days, his kids were out shopping or running amuck. In 27 years we have yet to get a birthday card or thank you note from any of the older girls.  Christmas was always an after thought , great gift for dad and  assorted odd crap for the rest of us.   So my plan is easy ,  should he go first , the will is changed.  I will make sure they get a memory gift and that is it. The rest will go to my children and grandchildren in Alabama who will care for my dogs until they pass. A trust will be established to care for any of the dog's needs through our financial guys.   Trusts for the 5 grands, and later when the house is sold my daughters will split the proceeds.  Since my soul Puppy Jasmine is in poor health I will not have to make that hard , hard choice for her.  The rest of the pack is invested in the kids and girls equally. The biggest change would be requiring  the Raptors to be spayed , there will be no further breeding after I am gone. And with any luck I will be able to convince the breeders and co-owners of Zion to sign off making sure the kids would not have to lose a furred sibling because I was no longer around.  Most of our friends have arrangements simular to the ones that have been shared so far, they will have all of the geriactrics PTS and a couple of the younger ones who have different situations as well.  The ones left would be assigned to employees that have worked with the dogs for years. The concept of a will is not your dog's best bet, it can take weeks to years to push a will through probate. You would not want the dog hung up on clerks and paper pushers. And if the will is contested life gets even worse. I do not want my dog's kibble or vet care to have to wait till the will is handled.  A trust on the other hand is less complicated, it is a straight forward financial arrangement . It can sit carefully growing while you are alive and well, and your instructions can be very detailed or  general...the important part is you give the instructions to the handlers and they  follow through on your behalf.. Vet bills can be submitted to the financial company handling your estate, Bonita of Bwana Bonita of Bwana AKC Rhodesian Ridgebacks Champions, Therapy Dogs and Awesome Companions

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• 07-06-2008 10:26 PM

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  kle1986 Joined on 10-22-2007 KY Posts 1,683 Points 850

  Re: Arrangements for Your Dog(s) Reply Contact chelsea_b: This is really tough for me. Cherokee's a great dog with a lot of life left in her, so if I died tomorrow, I really wouldn't want her PTS.   I wouldnt want to put Cheyanne to sleep either but Im in the same boat as you. She isnt aggressive or anything like that but she would starve herself and sit in a corner waiting for me. I know from experience. When I moved out of my parents house I had to have a friend keep Cheyanne for me. But the condition was she had to stay penned up because they lived 1 mile away from my parents. I was living with another friend until I could get other arrangements made. The month she stayed there she never left the dog house except to potty or when I came to visit. Luckily JJ wanted me to move in with him but I told him she had to come. And here we are today. Kimberly

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• 07-06-2008 10:33 PM

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  BEVOLASVEGAS Joined on 07-11-2006 Texas Posts 4,157 Points 640

  Re: Arrangements for Your Dog(s) Reply Contact If something happens to me, DH will keep everyone except Bevo, who will go to live with my younger brother. If something were to happen to both DH & I, then Chyna, Brinxx, & Schatzi will go live with my parents.  Shooter, & Bevo will go to younger brother. Amanda "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, throughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming --- ' WOW, WHAT A RIDE!!!! ' " - Author Unknown

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