Animal Document Can Be A Life Saver
I recently received a call from a blog follower asking what information should go into an animal document.
An animal document is quite simply, just a separate document that should contain personal information about your pets such as the name, age, size, description, type and any identifying marks of your animals.
You need to obviously have all of your contact information (name, address, phone, cell phone and email) along with any special need instructions or medical care for your pet and the name and location of your veterinarian and an emergency person to contact.
The card is to be used in case you, as the owner, become injured or incapacitated and cannot care for your pets.
Your animal document should be kept in the same location as you keep your other estate planning documents and this location should be disclosed to those closest to you.
This simple document can literally be a life safer for your pet.
