I'm no Leona Helmsley, but....

Mom says put it in a will...whatever that is. But please make sure that someone takes care of my sweet Carolina! Oh, maybe I can sell my toys if something happens. There's a couple of balls in there I don't like, Ojo might take those...how much money do I need to take care of my girl?

I think it's great to talk about this because so often you just don't think about these things. When my boyfriend and I split, I had to have my will redone. I made a provision for Beverly and Minnie in it. I left an amount of money to them, which I hope would take care of them for the rest of their lives. It's not a fortune, but it should be sufficient. Mama Muttblood was kind enough to be in charge of either finding them a good home or keeping them herself. She is their DogMother!

My best friend and my in-laws are all my Furkids godparents. At first we chose my husband's mom and her husband but they are getting a little older so I thought we better choose another godparent just in case. Anyway, we have left some money for the care of our furkids in our will and also have legally named my in-laws and best friend in the will as "guardians". They are in charge of either taking care of them or finding the right homes for them. I would hate to separate them, but I am very realistic that not everyone wants 4-5 extra dogs lumped on them. Though both my in-laws and best friend said they'd keep them all....This really is something all furparents should think about. Thanks for bringing this up!

That is a great topic to bring up! When my parents went on a cruise vacation earlier this year, while they did not put the family dog Callie in their will, they sent the whole family an email stating who they want to take care of her. It can never hurt to be prepared.

You know I need to start acting more like an adult with responsibilities. I just got married a year and a half ago. We bought our first house about 6 months ago. We bought insurance for everything. And we don't have wills. I can't believe it, I'm such a ditz sometimes. OMG, I'm going to get on that. Thanks everybody.

Thanks Eddie, you're a very good boyfriend, but don't worry, Mom is going to handle it. I'm no golddigger, I come with my own toys....Now, treats on the other hand, if you're sharing those, I accept!

I've talked about it with my Ma but we don't have anything in writing. My hubby and I don't have wills either. Between my Ma and my Sister, all our babies will be taken care of. But we need to make out a will, just because.

Woo, I'm 55 and still often don't act like an adult with responsibilities. Most of the time it's overrated, except where the animals are concerned, of course ☺

My babies will be joining me in my heavenly journey, I made this discion long ago. I trust no one to love and care for my babies as I do, my fur babies life was rough before I got them and that will never happen to them again. My life partner is to sick with fighting cancer to take care of herself so she'll return to her sisters in New york so they can care for her as I do. My daughter is to jealous of them so no way would I trust her but I did leave her the car I owe the most on for reasons, And my sister would try hard but it wouldn't be the same & she'll be to busy running my business and taking care of our grandkids. All my babies have issues as well and not many would help them as I do, Winston is aggressive to strangers and other dogs,Sadie has seperation issues, Sophi health & hip issues needs a ramp, Tucker special diet stomach & skin issues Sammi well honestly she'll be lucky to make it through the summer due to her health. But It is all in a will. So they will never be mistreated again.

Great topic and very interesting it was brought up today as my friend's boyfriend has some issues I wanted to ask you all about. His 20-something son died last year of natural causes (heartbreaking!) and now he is taking care of his dog (english shorthair pointer) and his 30 - yes 30!- snakes. I don't know what kind they are. But, do any of you know of some snake rescues in southern IN, IL or KY? He's attached to them b/c of his son, but he's running himself into the ground trying to get them all fed. Apparently the son was trying to be a snake breeder. I'm going to try to look for a shorthair rescue in the area, too, just in case. Thanks for your help!
Oh, and I need to get a will too. I have verbal agreements with my sis and parents, but it would be good to provide some $ for Jed and Ellie's care, too.

Harry and I don't have a will. We have talked about it with all the medical issues that has plagued us for the past couple years. But, haven't followed through yet. I now our friend Jim would take in Carley and Missy,we have talked to him about it. But, Godzilla would be too much for him. I don't know what would happen to Godzilla. Unfortunately, my brother and Harry's sister would not be able to take him in. My brother is living with a friend of his no dogs allowed. Harry's sister's lifestyle doesn't have time to take care of pets. We really don't know anyone that would be able to take care of Godzilla. This worries us alot.

LOL--I still feel like a kid, too.