Who would take care of your dog...

[southernbelle04]

If something happened to me, I know Brandon (my husband) would take good care of Katie Scarlett. If something were to happen to both of us, my parents would also take good care of her. I know we would have support with in laws, brother, and sister in law too if need be.

[Millies mamma]

Originally Posted by Sandysbabies

My dh would take great care of them. BUt, if we both are gone, I honestly don't know of a person I trust with them. I know that sounds terrible but its true. I have a friend that told me she would like to have them if it came to both of us gone. She has poms and in the start I thought that was the answer. She and her husband seem to really love them. THen, one has come down with diabetes and she will not put out the money for the insulin for her. I knew right then, no way. I have to be assured mine will have the care they need. It is something to really think about and everyone else I know is working and too busy to add any babies.

i'll would take them!!

[Millies mamma]

honestly i would trust any of you with mine, even more than most people I actually know. Would you believe most people think we're nuts!!

[TxVicki]

I have it all written out. I know my DH would be a good care giver,but I know he wouldn't baby them as much as I do, plus he would be working.
So, I have it written that my one SIL would get them, and then if that isn't possible, they would go back to the Rescue Group I adpoted them from. Both my SIL and the Rescue Group know my wishes if something were to happen.

[tjdmom]

I have thought of this and made my kids promise they would. But I do worry that maybe that wouldn't be best for them. I know hubby and the kids would not take care of them like I do... Everytime someone on here passes and leaves behind their dogs, it reminds me. I was even in the gift exchange on another board and the person who passed had been out shopping for my Libby on the day she passed. A few weeks later, her sister sent me her package she had put together along with the letter she had written. A couple of her dogs were re homed and it was just so sad for everyone. I do believe though that dogs adjust better than we humans and I don't necessarily think that re homing is a bad idea depending on the situation..... it's all sad to think about....

[MikaTallulah]

My parents &/or brother would take my fur butts if something ever happened to me. We already co-parent since they are my pet sitters.

I also have a really good family friend who would take all the Yorkies and the cats if for some reason they couldn't (like they were dead too or holding vigil over my bed). Buddy would go live with his Doggie Girlfriend.

[DvlshAngel985]

I think my younger brother and parents would fight over Kaji. Seriously, I think they would. Kaji would be a good chick magnet for my little brother, and my parents will feel my memory lives on in the one thing I love the most. I don't know though... We have talked about it, but I don't know what would really happen. We joke about it too. I'm more saddened and concerned with what I'd do with myself if Kaji passes away.

[BellarousasMom]

My husband and I have talked about this. He's even brought me to tears with the subject saying that if something would happen to me while Bella is still around she would mourn herself to death. I broke thinking about it. If I would go before my husband, he would take care of her and love her as much as I do. If he would go before me, I know this isn't going to go well with most, but I would probably have Bella put to sleep so she could go with me. I know....I trust no one to take care of her. Seriously I don't...well except my groomer...but she has like 5 to 7 furkids.

[SophieKatesMom]

Originally Posted by BellarousasMom

My husband and I have talked about this. He's even brought me to tears with the subject saying that if something would happen to me while Bella is still around she would mourn herself to death. I broke thinking about it. If I would go before my husband, he would take care of her and love her as much as I do. If he would go before me, I know this isn't going to go well with most, but I would probably have Bella put to sleep so she could go with me. I know....I trust no one to take care of her. Seriously I don't...well except my groomer...but she has like 5 to 7 furkids.

I agree with you on the part of not trusting anyone tot take care of Sophie Kate the way I do. I would not have her PTS, I have thought about this a lot also and that is why I thought I would ask YHR to take her (if they could) or ask my Vet to take her and rehome her.

If somethng were to happen to me I want both Sophie Kate and Avery to have a wonderful life. If she is rehomed I want her new owner interviewed by someone who would not be afraid to say "No she isn't a good fit for you". I want the new owner interviewed by someone who knows what it takes to be a Yorkie owner (you all know what I mean).

Avery, my cat would go to my neighbor Debbi, he loves her and she loves him. Debbi is the only person who I let take care of Avery when I am gone (I am just as picky about my cat).

[BabyGirl Rosie]

DH has that responsibility in our house. If he can't handle taking care of them I would have him call one of my Yorkie buddies!! He knows he can find them in my cell phone!! Rosie would be the one I worry about. Mikki I think would adjust but Rosie would have a very hard time.

[Chas W]

I honestly don't know anyone to whom I'd trust the care of our Graysee. Obviously, the natural choice would be my wife, should I pass away; however, since she has been sick in bed for the past two years, unable to take care of herself, even, I hesitate to think what Graysee's life would be like if I were to go. None of our kids are able to properly care for a pet; in fact, only ONE of the six even has a pet, and she is left alone most of the day when Mom is at work, and the girls at school, so Graysee would have some real adjustments to make, not only sharing the same house with another doggie, in different surroundings, but being without human companionship for most of the day. I may be reading more into this, as I relate to the situation from a human perspective, and dogs seem to be able to accept changes more readily than people.

[DvlshAngel985]

Originally Posted by BellarousasMom

My husband and I have talked about this. He's even brought me to tears with the subject saying that if something would happen to me while Bella is still around she would mourn herself to death. I broke thinking about it. If I would go before my husband, he would take care of her and love her as much as I do. If he would go before me, I know this isn't going to go well with most, but I would probably have Bella put to sleep so she could go with me. I know....I trust no one to take care of her. Seriously I don't...well except my groomer...but she has like 5 to 7 furkids.

Having Kaji PTS has been discussed in my house before. I don't think we'd do it but it is something my parents have considered as they don't think Kaji would do well without me. They made me feel so guilty of "over loving, and over bonding" with him.

[Wylie's Mom]

Not morbid at all. If something happens to me and Tony, our dogs are truly the only things that matter after we're gone.

In our will, we have a Pet Trust set up for their care, so that their new families wouldn't ever have to worry about spending whatever they need for them. We have specifications about the money, so that it couldn't be used in any way except for their care.

For Pfeiffer, TammyJM (her first human Mama ) would always be given first choice about Pfeiffer - she would have the choice to either keep her w/ her own family, rehome her herself, or have Pfeiffer stay w/in our family.

For Wylie and Marcel, we have them going to Tony's parents. I think since they're getting older, we need to rethink this, but I'm so unsure of what to do. Also, Marcel and Wy both have some issues that are more complex, and it really does require more from the pet parents.

[Wylie's Mom]

Originally Posted by Chas W

I honestly don't know anyone to whom I'd trust the care of our Graysee. Obviously, the natural choice would be my wife, should I pass away; however, since she has been sick in bed for the past two years, unable to take care of herself, even, I hesitate to think what Graysee's life would be like if I were to go. None of our kids are able to properly care for a pet; in fact, only ONE of the six even has a pet, and she is left alone most of the day when Mom is at work, and the girls at school, so Graysee would have some real adjustments to make, not only sharing the same house with another doggie, in different surroundings, but being without human companionship for most of the day. I may be reading more into this, as I relate to the situation from a human perspective, and dogs seem to be able to accept changes more readily than people.

Aw . Your post really hit me (not in a bad way or anything). I can tell that when this comes up in your thoughts, it weighs heavy on your heart. It's so hard to think about my babies in this world w/out me.

[Lil Sis]

wow.. this made me think. I guess I just thought my kids would take them, but would that be best???? I just don't see them taking very good care of themselves so to add a pet to the mix?

Of course my dh would take care, but he would need help for sure. I am thinking of my yt friends.. I know there are several that would take them ..maybe not all three in one home. I guess the one I worry about the most is my big shih tuz.. he is such a mommie boy

So I need to rewrite my will.. I can see the lawer..
"three dogs are to be adopted by yt.. sugarmamma, baby girl rosie, jadabug, normarae68...say what??????"