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Pets are beloved family members often left without care after their owners death.
Awww, that is very sweet.
We often do forget our pets -- we think someone will take care of them, so we don't plan.
I provided for my best friend to take in my cats. But if she is unwilling or unable to do so -- I have an arrangement with the local shelter. The shelter has a program where, if you arrange ahead of time (and contribute some money), they will take your pets when you pass on. A very good arrangement.
Marian Weber, a resident in her 80s, spoke up. She could never afford that price tag based on what she gets from Social Security and a small pension, she said.
"No matter how much I want to, I can't," said Weber, who has no children and no surviving relatives to care for her dog, Thunder, a 2-year-old Chinese crested powderpuff.
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Elderly people often buy puppies or adopt dogs for companionship, but fail to take into account that the life span of a dog is 15+ years....frequently outliving very elderly owners.
Someone needs to point this out.
I like to share this beautiful story with those fellow pet lovers who haven't read it:
Rainbow Bridge
Just this side of Heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing: they each miss someone very special, someone who was left behind. They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance.
His bright eyes are intent; his eager body begins to quiver. Suddenly, he breaks from the group, flying over the green grass, faster and faster. You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again.
The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into those trusting eyes, so long gone from your life, but never absent from your heart. Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together...
*Author Unknown*
Very sad to think about for some people. Luckily I have 4 children who would definitely take care of my Yorkie if the time came.
The real problem is with older pets with medical problems, as in the article.
It might also work to make arrangements with a local rescue organization... arrange for them to receive a certain amount of money so that they will re-home your pets for you--that is, if your human heirs can't or won't take them in.
Many times, if you get a dog from a caring breeder, they will take a dog or cat back at the owner's death. We got back a 15 year old dog in this way. She lived another year and a half and we mourned her as much as if she had lived with us her entire life. Her owner was a dear friend, and we were glad to honor her memory by making sure that dog had a place waiting if the time came.