Gladys M. passed away and left her three cats, two dogs, and entire estate to a long time friend.
Many of her friends cared for the animals while Gladys' Will was probated. At the end of the probate her out-of-state friend arrived to claim the pets and the estate. Within one day the pets where disposed of to shelters and the friend had left town with the money meant for the continued care of the animals.
There was no recourse, animals are property in a Will and have no voice.
Every year approximately 500,000 pets go to shelters because their owners have either died or become disabled.
Pets experience grief with the loss of their sole support and companion. They are then traumatized when taken from familiar surroundings to a shelter. Rescue organizations and shelters do the very best they can but many are over-burdened with more animals than homes.
Be a responsible pet owner and pet parent.
A Pet Care Trust is the only legal document that recognizes your pet as a beneficiary and not personal property. Your pet is given oversight by a trustee and you are assured your pet and your money are protected. Trusted Pet Partners is committed to providing the very best tool for you and your pet companion.
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