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Cat Forum / Health and Behavior / February 2005What if your cat outlives you?
I'm poorly at the moment. Makes a change from it being my cat! It's nothing serious but in my moments of boredom and feeling awful, it occurred to me - what provision can I make for my cat in the event she were to outlive me? None of my family are 'cat' people' Nor my friends or neighbours. Most work collegaues have dogs. My 'significant other' works with me so we usually travel together - hence if the worst happened - it might happen to us both together! (Sorry - I'm feeling morbid) Most people would probably not appreciate being 'willed' a cat (or any pet) without first agreeing. To add to my dilemma - she's a 'special needs' cat - (she has CRF). I'd be happy to 'will' some money to a local cat charity if I thought they'd keep her in the manner to which she is accustomed and deserves. But living in a pen is (even though she's an indoor cat) is not the answer. Any suggestions? (I'm in the UK). sarah How close are you with your vet? I would consider talking to them first to see what options you might have outside of your known circle. > I'm poorly at the moment. Makes a change from it being my cat! It's nothing > serious but in my moments of boredom and feeling awful, it occurred to me - [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > > sarah > I'm poorly at the moment. Makes a change from it being my cat! It's nothing > serious but in my moments of boredom and feeling awful, it occurred to me - > what provision can I make for my cat in the event she were to outlive me? I'm sorry you're not feeling well. > None of my family are 'cat' people' Nor my friends or neighbours. Most work > collegaues have dogs. My 'significant other' works with me so we usually > travel together - hence if the worst happened - it might happen to us both > together! (Sorry - I'm feeling morbid) Oh God, I never thought of this. My husband and I also travel together much of the time, except for business trips. > Most people would probably not appreciate being 'willed' a cat (or any pet) > without first agreeing. To add to my dilemma - she's a 'special needs' cat - [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > sarah Sarah, how old is kitty? > I'm poorly at the moment. Makes a change from it being my cat! It's nothing > serious but in my moments of boredom and feeling awful, it occurred to me - [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > > sarah Although these organizations are in the US, they might give you an idea of what to look for in the UK. I'm sure the UK has similar life care organizations. http://diabellalovescats.com/retire.htm Very wise! Many people don't even consider the possibility of their pets out living them. Good luck. Phil >I'm poorly at the moment. Makes a change from it being my cat! It's nothing >serious but in my moments of boredom and feeling awful, it occurred to me - [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > >sarah I'm glad you brought this up, since so few people think about it. You've gotten some good suggestions, so I hope you can find something. For me, I've asked a friend who has agreed to take my cats, should something happen to both my hubby and myself, and vice versa. She's a friend I met on the Internet, btw. I have had it written into my will, so they are covered. Best of luck to you, Ginger-lyn >>I'm poorly at the moment. Makes a change from it being my cat! It's nothing >>serious but in my moments of boredom and feeling awful, it occurred to me - [quoted text clipped - 31 lines] > >Ginger-lyn I'm going to write this into the will also. I can't think of anyone who really would want to take on my cats. > I'm poorly at the moment. Makes a change from it being my cat! It's nothing > serious but in my moments of boredom and feeling awful, it occurred to me - [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > > sarah I don't have any suggestions, off-the-cuff, for you at the moment. But I have considered this at times, also when I have had some nasty virus & was feeling physically cruddy, & so the idea may enter my mind while it's wandering. ;-) However, in my case, my sister (or possibly mother) would take my cats. Cause they both know that if one or the other didn't, I would come back to haunt them, big-time, over the matter! <g> Both of them liek cats/animals, so that part's not an issue, thank goodness. Cathy > I'm poorly at the moment. Makes a change from it being my cat! It's nothing > serious but in my moments of boredom and feeling awful, it occurred to me - [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > > sarah Thought for a couple of more minutes, re: a solution for you... There are cat sanctuaries in the U.S. where you can - ahead of time - apply to, for your cats to live out the rest of their lives in a pleasant environment in the event of your death. Doing a Google might well turn up places like that in the U.K., too. Cathy > I'm poorly at the moment. Makes a change from it being my cat! > It's nothing serious but in my moments of boredom and feeling > awful, it occurred to me - what provision can I make for my cat > in the event she were to outlive me? <snip> I'm sorry you're not well right now. I have the same thoughts at times, how to have my cats taken care of if they outlive me. I know from tragic personal experience that it can happen in a heartbeat. My plan was to will my house and my life insurance to my sister and her family. However, she did some things lately that caused me to change my mind. I don't think she's responsible enough and I will not leave my cats in an environment where care isn't taken to make sure kitties don't get outside (very very busy road right in front of my house, not 25 feet away). I don't know what to do now, so I'm thinking of how to plan for this, too.  SignatureCheryl >I'm poorly at the moment. Makes a change from it being my cat! It's nothing >serious but in my moments of boredom and feeling awful, it occurred to me - [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > >sarah Locate a no-kill shelter near you (I guess everyplace is near you in the UK State of Europe). Donate some money. Make yourself known to them. Have them promise to take in your cat when you die. Here are links to two books you might find helpful: When Your Pet Outlives You: Protecing Animal Companions After You Die http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0939165449/qid%253D1106364122/sr%253D11-1 /ref%253Dsr%255F11%255F1/002-4314236-5302404 PerPETual Care: Who Will Look After Your Pet When You're Gone? http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0965250288/ref=pd_sim_b_1/103-4440 057-1347043?%255Fencoding=UTF8&v=glance Megan Signature"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." -Edmund Burke Learn The TRUTH About Declawing http://www.stopdeclaw.com Zuzu's Cats Photo Album: http://www.PictureTrail.com/zuzu22 "Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamt would have come his way." - W.H. Murray In Australia the RSPCA have a scheme, for a donation in your will, to look after your animal till it's natural death, maybe you should check the RSPCA or equivalent. > I'm poorly at the moment. Makes a change from it being my cat! It's > nothing [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > > sarah Thanks for all the replies and the various links. I'm feeling better now - but still pondering this question. There is a charity in the UK called the Cinammon Trust. They take care of pets when elderly people have to go into care. Having looked at their website it seems they only deal with elderly owners but I'll contact them and see what they say. > Thanks for all the replies and the various links. > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > website it seems they only deal with elderly owners but I'll contact them > and see what they say. This was just on CBS yesterday. This is the article and links to trust plans. My problem is finding someone who would take three cats :( http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/02/11/earlyshow/saturday/main673332.shtm l > Thanks for all the replies and the various links. > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > website it seems they only deal with elderly owners but I'll contact them > and see what they say. My cats, and who they go to are in my will. Of course, I have checked this with the recipient first! >> Thanks for all the replies and the various links. >> [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > My cats, and who they go to are in my will. Of course, I have checked this > with the recipient first! Ashley, you should take a look at the link I posted. Apparently, putting animals in a will (unless you are in the UK, where they take that pretty seriously) is open to all kinds of problems in the US and can often be reversed after your death. They highly recommend a trust here because it is detailed and specific. I don't know about NZ, but you might check with your lawyer or the humane society over there. > Ashley, you should take a look at the link I posted. Apparently, putting > animals in a will (unless you are in the UK, where they take that pretty [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > your > lawyer or the humane society over there. I have no doubt that if I left my animals to someone who didn't want them, I'd be in trouble (or rather, they would). As it is, my brother quite likes the idea :-) |
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