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"Making Arrangements" for Cats
I'm wondering at what the older members of this group (or any of you, for
that matter) may have done as far as making arragements for their cats to be taken care of if they should pass away before their cats do. This subject was brought up on another group and it got me wondering. My DH and I haven't made out our wills yet (really, really need to - it just hasn't seemed urgent since our kids are grown and, aside from our house, we really don't have a pot to p*ss in ;). However, thinking about what might happen to my fur-babies should something happen to both of us has made it seem more urgent. Giving them to my son is out of the question because his wife will not tolerate a cat in the house (the cat my son has had since before his marriage has managed just fine since she was born and raised outside, and they live on a dead-end, very quiet street). Their current kitten will probably join his other cat outside as soon as he's old enough in my DIL's eyes. My cats, however, have never been outside and would not know how to cope. Neither would I want my daughter and SIL to take them - they have two d*gs and are not really "cat people". So, I have no idea what would happen to my babies, and have now gotten myself all worried about it. I can only hope that they do not outlive me and from now on only adopt older cats. Thankfully, my family is very long-lived (my grandmother was still walking 5 miles a day when she died at age 105, and my mother, 78, goes dancing or bowling every day of the week), so I'm hoping this problem will never arise. Anyway, what have others here done? Hugs, CatNipped |
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We haven't done it, but it's in our "to do" list. What we plan to do is
have a trust set up so that if we both die at the same time, there is money to take care of the cats. We're still unsure on how to do the "take care of the cats" part. There are organizations that you can pay money to and they will take over your cats when you die (can't find a link right now) or you could also have a designated person who would get the money in exchange of taking care of the cats. Any other ideas would be most appreciated! -- Victor Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam he Email me he |
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We haven't done it, but it's in our "to do" list. What we plan to do is
have a trust set up so that if we both die at the same time, there is money to take care of the cats. We're still unsure on how to do the "take care of the cats" part. There are organizations that you can pay money to and they will take over your cats when you die (can't find a link right now) or you could also have a designated person who would get the money in exchange of taking care of the cats. Any other ideas would be most appreciated! -- Victor Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam he Email me he |
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Victor Martinez wrote:
We haven't done it, but it's in our "to do" list. What we plan to do is have a trust set up so that if we both die at the same time, there is money to take care of the cats. We're still unsure on how to do the "take care of the cats" part. There are organizations that you can pay money to and they will take over your cats when you die (can't find a link right now) or you could also have a designated person who would get the money in exchange of taking care of the cats. Any other ideas would be most appreciated! Two places I can think of off the top of my head: http://www.vet.ksu.edu/depts/develop...et/program.htm and http://www.spca.org/site/PageServer?...G_Pet_Survivor Both offer someone the opportunity to leave money to each organization and the animal will receive care for life. the top link is the Kansas State University Vet school where they will find a loving home for your pet and monitor it for the rest of the pet's life. Your money is used to insure the medical costs for your pet will always be covered. The cost is $25,000. The last link is the Texas SPCA. They have two options. 1) leave the SPCA 10,000 and they'll find a loving home and monitor the pet for the rest of the pet's life. 2) For $25,000 they have a life care cottage where your pet will spend their remaining days in a home like setting being cared for by the SPCA. Both of these can be funded thru a small life insurance policy and they'll work with you to make sure the money and pet arrangements are legally set up. I also know there are other places out there. As for me...For the dog I have made an arrangement with my in laws. I'll take their Newfie if need be and they'll take my boy. They have also offered to take Oliver but I wonder if it would be the best situation since my M-I-L is an avid gardener and has hundreds of house plants just waiting to be knocked over and chewed on. If my in laws go before me (and don't take this the wrong way but I hope they do. They're 30 years older than me!) I have a sibling who I would trust for the dog. For the cat I have two candidates among the siblings. Both animals come with a some money for their care so as to not burden anyone. I need to see if an animal trust is legal in MD when we do our wills in the next year. -- Margaret Fine |
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Victor Martinez wrote:
We haven't done it, but it's in our "to do" list. What we plan to do is have a trust set up so that if we both die at the same time, there is money to take care of the cats. We're still unsure on how to do the "take care of the cats" part. There are organizations that you can pay money to and they will take over your cats when you die (can't find a link right now) or you could also have a designated person who would get the money in exchange of taking care of the cats. Any other ideas would be most appreciated! Two places I can think of off the top of my head: http://www.vet.ksu.edu/depts/develop...et/program.htm and http://www.spca.org/site/PageServer?...G_Pet_Survivor Both offer someone the opportunity to leave money to each organization and the animal will receive care for life. the top link is the Kansas State University Vet school where they will find a loving home for your pet and monitor it for the rest of the pet's life. Your money is used to insure the medical costs for your pet will always be covered. The cost is $25,000. The last link is the Texas SPCA. They have two options. 1) leave the SPCA 10,000 and they'll find a loving home and monitor the pet for the rest of the pet's life. 2) For $25,000 they have a life care cottage where your pet will spend their remaining days in a home like setting being cared for by the SPCA. Both of these can be funded thru a small life insurance policy and they'll work with you to make sure the money and pet arrangements are legally set up. I also know there are other places out there. As for me...For the dog I have made an arrangement with my in laws. I'll take their Newfie if need be and they'll take my boy. They have also offered to take Oliver but I wonder if it would be the best situation since my M-I-L is an avid gardener and has hundreds of house plants just waiting to be knocked over and chewed on. If my in laws go before me (and don't take this the wrong way but I hope they do. They're 30 years older than me!) I have a sibling who I would trust for the dog. For the cat I have two candidates among the siblings. Both animals come with a some money for their care so as to not burden anyone. I need to see if an animal trust is legal in MD when we do our wills in the next year. -- Margaret Fine |
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Margaret Fine wrote:
rest of the pet's life. 2) For $25,000 they have a life care cottage where your pet will spend their remaining days in a home like setting being cared for by the SPCA. How many pets (including horses!?!?!) can you fit in one 2,500 square feet home? http://www.spca.org/site/PageServer?...e=AP_Life_Care -- Victor Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam he Email me he |
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Margaret Fine wrote:
rest of the pet's life. 2) For $25,000 they have a life care cottage where your pet will spend their remaining days in a home like setting being cared for by the SPCA. How many pets (including horses!?!?!) can you fit in one 2,500 square feet home? http://www.spca.org/site/PageServer?...e=AP_Life_Care -- Victor Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam he Email me he |
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On Wed, 29 Sep 2004 15:29:18 -0500, "CatNipped"
wrote: I'm wondering at what the older members of this group (or any of you, for that matter) may have done as far as making arragements for their cats to be taken care of if they should pass away before their cats do. This subject was brought up on another group and it got me wondering. My DH and I haven't made out our wills yet (really, really need to - it just hasn't seemed urgent since our kids are grown and, aside from our house, we really don't have a pot to p*ss in ;). However, thinking about what might happen to my fur-babies should something happen to both of us has made it seem more urgent. Giving them to my son is out of the question because his wife will not tolerate a cat in the house (the cat my son has had since before his marriage has managed just fine since she was born and raised outside, and they live on a dead-end, very quiet street). Their current kitten will probably join his other cat outside as soon as he's old enough in my DIL's eyes. My cats, however, have never been outside and would not know how to cope. Neither would I want my daughter and SIL to take them - they have two d*gs and are not really "cat people". So, I have no idea what would happen to my babies, and have now gotten myself all worried about it. I can only hope that they do not outlive me and from now on only adopt older cats. Thankfully, my family is very long-lived (my grandmother was still walking 5 miles a day when she died at age 105, and my mother, 78, goes dancing or bowling every day of the week), so I'm hoping this problem will never arise. Anyway, what have others here done? Hugs, CatNipped I have 4 kids who are animal lovers. The oldest is the one with the DH who isn't allowed to go to TED anymore because he brings home kittens. The youngest has d*gs, cats, and kids. The other 2 have d*gs. -- Nan and the furkids A wise man talks because he has something to say; a fool talks because he has to say something. |
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On Wed, 29 Sep 2004 15:29:18 -0500, "CatNipped"
wrote: I'm wondering at what the older members of this group (or any of you, for that matter) may have done as far as making arragements for their cats to be taken care of if they should pass away before their cats do. This subject was brought up on another group and it got me wondering. My DH and I haven't made out our wills yet (really, really need to - it just hasn't seemed urgent since our kids are grown and, aside from our house, we really don't have a pot to p*ss in ;). However, thinking about what might happen to my fur-babies should something happen to both of us has made it seem more urgent. Giving them to my son is out of the question because his wife will not tolerate a cat in the house (the cat my son has had since before his marriage has managed just fine since she was born and raised outside, and they live on a dead-end, very quiet street). Their current kitten will probably join his other cat outside as soon as he's old enough in my DIL's eyes. My cats, however, have never been outside and would not know how to cope. Neither would I want my daughter and SIL to take them - they have two d*gs and are not really "cat people". So, I have no idea what would happen to my babies, and have now gotten myself all worried about it. I can only hope that they do not outlive me and from now on only adopt older cats. Thankfully, my family is very long-lived (my grandmother was still walking 5 miles a day when she died at age 105, and my mother, 78, goes dancing or bowling every day of the week), so I'm hoping this problem will never arise. Anyway, what have others here done? Hugs, CatNipped I have 4 kids who are animal lovers. The oldest is the one with the DH who isn't allowed to go to TED anymore because he brings home kittens. The youngest has d*gs, cats, and kids. The other 2 have d*gs. -- Nan and the furkids A wise man talks because he has something to say; a fool talks because he has to say something. |
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On Wed, 29 Sep 2004 15:29:18 -0500, "CatNipped"
wrote: snip Anyway, what have others here done? hmmm, sorry to say, but like and Victor so far I haven't done anything. Making a will just isn't something a healthy person thinks much about, although everyone probably should. I THINK my last will was done when I retired in '93, but the only one I positively remember was while deploying to the first Gulf war. Anyway, thanks for the reminder, now to get off my a## and do something about it. -- Steve Touchstone, faithful servant of Sammy, Little Bit and Rocky [remove Junk for email] Home Page: http://www.sirinet.net/~stouchst/index.html Cat Pix: http://www.sirinet.net/~stouchst/animals.html |
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