Reader Wants To Be A Pet Caregiver
I recently received a call from a reader who is interested in the position of pet caregiver.
I do not personally know this individual and have only spoken to her on the phone.
These are her credentials:
"My husband and I are interested in taking care of a small, nonaggressive dog or two dogs for an owner or owners who can no longer keep their pets. We would provide these pets with the best of care. Our dog, a Havanese, is 14 years old. We had a Maltese 12 years old who passed away. She had Cushings Disease. We have a residence in a gated community. The house has a yard and a doggie dog which provides 24 hour access to the outside area. Previously, we have volunteered at rescues, Van Nuys, California and West Palm Beach, Florida in working with large and small dogs. We have assisted in their training and socialization. We have fostered a number of dogs home to prepare them for their new homes. My husband works from home as a graphic artist. He has designed, photographed dogs and maintained a dog rescue website. I have been a guidance counselor and am currently taking classes in the medical field. We have no children. Both of us spend a lot of time home or taking our dog to the park or out for walks. We have access to an excellent veterinarian."
If you are in need of a caregiver for your pet and have any interest in speaking with her about this opportunity, contact me.
Thanks.
Include your Veterinarian in your Estate Plans for Your Pet
Certainly, your own family members, the potential trustee and the potential caretakers of your pet must all be in accord with your plans and wishes.
Your estate attorney and financial planer also need to be involved to make sure that your documents conform to the legal and financial standards.
But, don’t forget to meet with your Veterinarian.
Very few individuals have the same insight about the health and well being of your animal as your pet’s own Vet.
A discussion with him or her during your estate planning process can assist greatly.
Medical records and the future potential needs of your pets can be outlined for the caretakers.
Special dietary schedules or exercise or medication routines can be easily established for future reference.
You and your Vet can discuss the potential time line for the duration of the life of your pet. This can provide some guidelines for the total costs that will be necessary for the care of your pet and the necessary funding of the Pet Trust.
Your Vet can also play an integral role in the transfer of physical custody of your pet to the caretaker on a temporary or permanent basis and is indispensable when the final arrangements must be made for inevitable death of your pet.
Talk to your Vet on behalf of your pet.
It is a necessary part of your overall estate plan..
