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bettyeanne · 10-23-2006, 07:31 AM

.. in the event something happened to you and you couldn't care for him/her? I'm sure we don't think about death/inability to care for our babies for their entire lives, but what about us?? Also, if you don't mind, please share what those provisions are and how you reached your decision? Thanks!!

We have provided a caregiver for Toto in the event that Patrick and I were both unable to care for her. We watched this person and observed the love they share for each other and also the way she cares for her own pets! Toto would be loved and cared for and, yes, just as spoiled as we do!!

Potter · 10-23-2006, 07:34 AM

Hmm...I have never thought about that..but I would love to start thinking..maybe someone from this forum, a nice person would be good. If not, my family across the ocean, thousand of miles away would be good too but not sure if my baby can make a 18 hour plane journey and hours of transit.

magnolia · 10-23-2006, 10:55 AM

As I posted in another thread under "rescues", when our kids were born, huby and I wanted to make sure that in the event something happened to us and we were not around to raise them, we needed to know they would be taken care of. So - we decided on my older sister and her husband. The next trip they made up here to visit, we sat them down and talked to them about it and how our wishes were to have them raise them for us if something happened. We told them we didn't want an answer right away, to think about it, pray about it, and let us know later as it was a big decision to make. My BIL spoke up and said there's nothing to think about, of course we will take them!! So, we had papers written that specifies them as guardians of our boys. A few years back, during one of the holidays they were in town, we were talking about it again (they have copies of the legal papers too). And it "hit" me - what about Gabby??? So, I asked if they would be willing to take her in too and explained that it would be hard enough on the boys losing their parents, they couldn't lose their pet as well! And we got the answer we were hoping for - no hesitation, nothing other than if the boys come to live with us, so does Gabby. And last Thanksgiving, my BIL was playing with Gage and told him, "If anything happens to your mom and dad, you know you're coming to live with me!" - this 50 year old man, in the floor, telling my precious furbaby this!! It brought tears to my eyes!!

For those of you who have not made provisions, please, I urge you to do that! As much as we pamper and spoil them, we should all want to make sure they will be taken care of in the unlikely event something happens to one of us - all you have to do is look in the shelters and rescues for animals turned in because their owner has died...that should be enough to convince you.

Lexi Rae · 10-23-2006, 10:58 AM

yes,if god forbid anything happens to me,,my mom would take lexi just
because she was mine and lexi is a part of me.....

Rae Rae · 10-23-2006, 11:03 AM

It would be my boyfriend who would take Rocky. If he was unable to care for him, either his mom or my parents.

Patti · 10-23-2006, 12:26 PM

Mt immediate family all have big dogs and I don't think they would be as crazy about my dogs as I am. I would seriously want some one from YT who I know would love her like I do.

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I have made a provision.	4	16.67%
The provider will be a family member.	13	54.17%
Monetary consideration is involved.	0	0%
Never thought about it.	8	33.33%
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10-23-2006, 07:31 AM	#1
bettyeanne Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alabama, etc. Posts: 7,703	Have you made provision for your Yorkie ... .. in the event something happened to you and you couldn't care for him/her? I'm sure we don't think about death/inability to care for our babies for their entire lives, but what about us?? Also, if you don't mind, please share what those provisions are and how you reached your decision? Thanks!! We have provided a caregiver for Toto in the event that Patrick and I were both unable to care for her. We watched this person and observed the love they share for each other and also the way she cares for her own pets! Toto would be loved and cared for and, yes, just as spoiled as we do!! __________________ Toto's Mom *http://www.dogster.com/?206581www.millbusters.com/forums* THE CRAZY CLUB http://yorkierescuecolorado.com/home.html ~ Proud Member of SRC ~"PP" ~ Tink's Friends**

10-23-2006, 07:34 AM	#2
Potter YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 1,732	Hmm...I have never thought about that..but I would love to start thinking..maybe someone from this forum, a nice person would be good. If not, my family across the ocean, thousand of miles away would be good too but not sure if my baby can make a 18 hour plane journey and hours of transit. __________________ http://www.dogster.com/pet_page.php?j=t&i=410379 "No matter how little money and how few possesions you own, having a dog makes you rich."

10-23-2006, 10:55 AM	#3
magnolia YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,459	As I posted in another thread under "rescues", when our kids were born, huby and I wanted to make sure that in the event something happened to us and we were not around to raise them, we needed to know they would be taken care of. So - we decided on my older sister and her husband. The next trip they made up here to visit, we sat them down and talked to them about it and how our wishes were to have them raise them for us if something happened. We told them we didn't want an answer right away, to think about it, pray about it, and let us know later as it was a big decision to make. My BIL spoke up and said there's nothing to think about, of course we will take them!! So, we had papers written that specifies them as guardians of our boys. A few years back, during one of the holidays they were in town, we were talking about it again (they have copies of the legal papers too). And it "hit" me - what about Gabby??? So, I asked if they would be willing to take her in too and explained that it would be hard enough on the boys losing their parents, they couldn't lose their pet as well! And we got the answer we were hoping for - no hesitation, nothing other than if the boys come to live with us, so does Gabby. And last Thanksgiving, my BIL was playing with Gage and told him, "If anything happens to your mom and dad, you know you're coming to live with me!" - this 50 year old man, in the floor, telling my precious furbaby this!! It brought tears to my eyes!! For those of you who have not made provisions, please, I urge you to do that! As much as we pamper and spoil them, we should all want to make sure they will be taken care of in the unlikely event something happens to one of us - all you have to do is look in the shelters and rescues for animals turned in because their owner has died...that should be enough to convince you. __________________ Suzi - mom to Gabby and Gage For Mickey

10-23-2006, 10:58 AM	#4
Lexi Rae Gina, (Lexi's Mommy) Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: LONG ISLAND,NY Posts: 9,492	yes,if god forbid anything happens to me,,my mom would take lexi just because she was mine and lexi is a part of me..... __________________ Gina & Lexi CLICK HERE for our Photo Album ...

10-23-2006, 11:03 AM	#5
Rae Rae YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,756	It would be my boyfriend who would take Rocky. If he was unable to care for him, either his mom or my parents. __________________ Owned by Rocky and Bella

10-23-2006, 12:26 PM	#6
Patti Donating YT 10000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 18,286	Mt immediate family all have big dogs and I don't think they would be as crazy about my dogs as I am. I would seriously want some one from YT who I know would love her like I do. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : Maya's Mom RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html