pets are cared for in one of four ways after an owner dIES
Family or friends take the pet
A pet trust or estate plan provides care
A designated caregiver takes over
This is the most common outcome. Someone close to the owner steps in informally.
A designated caregiver takes over
A pet trust or estate plan provides care
A designated caregiver takes over
Some owners name a specific person in their will or make a private agreement
A pet trust or estate plan provides care
A pet trust or estate plan provides care
A pet trust or estate plan provides care
Some owners legally set aside money and/or a specific life insurance coverage and instructions for the pet’s lifetime care
A humane society or rescue takes the pet
A pet trust or estate plan provides care
A pet trust or estate plan provides care
If no one close can take the animal, local shelters often step in. Many have programs specifically for pets of deceased owners.