What about Crabby?
I am in the early stages of my future planning for my cockatiel, Crabby, who is three years old. I am told the she may well live until her late twenties and I am in my late sixties. Although I love her dearly, like most cockatiels, Crabby is very messy and requires a lot of “hands on” time and I don’t think that she will be easily placed after I am gone. Any suggestions?
Adalina, Ocate, New Mexico
Adalina…we have discussed in this blog on numerous occasions that many individuals choose to have a pet sanctuary or pet retirement center take care of their pets after they pass away.
Perhaps they have no family or friends that are willing or capable of caring for the pets.
One of the downsides of this choice is the cost involved.
We recently spoke with a pet sanctuary and recovery center representative who works for one of the largest sanctuaries in the United States. He advised that the fee for them to take in one pet is $10,000.00 and then an additional $5,000.00 for each successive pet.
In addition, the personal representative of the estate or a family member is responsible for the costs of transferring the pet to the center.
The fee can be paid through a trust or a clause in the will of the pet owner or by a life insurance policy with the center as the beneficiary or obviously, by a straight cash payment.
Arrangements for the pet and the transfer and payment for the services are agreed to in advance.
In exchange for the fee, the center will provide for the shelter and feeding of the animal as well as all medical care that will be needed. They will also attempt to place the pet into a new home as soon as possible.
If you have no other choice, a professional center may be one option for the care of your pet after you are gone.
An expensive option.
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