I thought this subject would get a lot of opinions. i thought long and hard about just this before I purchased a puppy. I am 63 and single with no family I would entrust my babies to. I made sure the breeder would take the puppy back should something happen to me and it was what put my mind at ease about getting another pup. My mom and I live together and she is home with my furkids all day and does just fine with them at age 96. She is more active than I am and still drives to her job as a volunteer for a battered women. I have longevity on my side but would never even think about a dog without considering a long term plan for my babies. I am sure the woman would be more than happy to discuss her future plans should something happen to her. If she has lived to 80 as a happy, healthy, woman I am sure she is smart enough to know she isn't going to live forever and she wants her future dog taken care of, even after her death.
Your a great breeder to think about this and ponder with your decision. Fortunately I have made eternal plans for all of my dogs and anyone and everyone in my life knows of my plans. |