Have you ever considered including your dog in your will? If not, you are not alone. And fair enough, most of the time we outlive our dogs. No matter how long they live, their lives always seem to be too short.
If you are like me, you have probably asked yourself the question “how will I ever live without my dog?” This is an important question, but so is the next one: If something happens to us, what will happen to our pets?
This is where your will comes in. Should something happen to you, you can at least make sure that he will be taken care of. The best was to go about this is to first contemplate your options in terms of potential care takers.
You need to consider not only someone you trust, that would give your beloved canine the best care, but other factors as well.
Moreover, ask yourself whether the caretaker has animals that might not get along with your dog? Or whether their living arrangements do not allow for a pet?
No matter how much a friend or family member might want to honor your last requests, you cannot expect them to change their housing or upset their pets by bringing your dog into their lives.
The best course of action, once you’ve decided on a few people that would be perfect for taking on this responsibility, is to talk with them about your plans.
Explain that you are including your dog in your will and that you would like him or her to care for your best friend if the unexpected should happen. Be sure to allow this person the opportunity to decline your request.
Make sure your friend or family member is in it with all their heart. You do not want to give your dog to someone who hopes that he’ll never have to take it anyway. Make sure they mean it. Also consider leaving some money for them to provide for the dog – especially if they are short of it.
Learn more about Hund erziehen. Stop by Dirk Gruenberg’s site where you can find out all about Hundeerziehung and what it can do for you.
