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Stan Gilbert - 04 Aug 2005 08:48 GMT

It all started when my cat of 19 years, Kiki died. I was completely
devastated and didn't think I'd get another pet. That lasted two weeks and I
got Scooter... then Bandit...

I lived alone and started to worry what might happen if I got into an
accident... nobody knew they were at home. I went on the net to look for
some service that could help in such a situation and there aren't any. So, I
decided to create one. It's been very well received and if anyone out there
has any ideas to improve it I'd really appreciate knowing it.

I'm retired and any profits coming from this new venture goes straight to
animal welfare.

Please, take a look...

http://www.petownersfriend.org/

Thanks,
In Kiki's memory (http://www.thetuxedocat.com/)
Stan

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Barrnabas Collins - 04 Aug 2005 17:08 GMT

>I lived alone and started to worry what might happen if I got into an
>accident... nobody knew they were at home.

There is a mechanisim already in place for doing it.

It's called get your posterior down to a lawyer and
make out a will. Make sure your family knows about
it.

I have one set up and a certain percentage goes
to the continuied care of my cats.

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http://www.barnabascollins.blogspot.com

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coorslte - 05 Aug 2005 20:32 GMT

>>I lived alone and started to worry what might happen if I got into an
>>accident... nobody knew they were at home.
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a good idea and your pets are coverd if you die. But if you are in a
serious accident or have a stroke and can't communicate, this would be
nice to have....though I think I could do the same thing with a note in
my pocket.

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MaryL - 06 Aug 2005 00:21 GMT

>>I lived alone and started to worry what might happen if I got into an
>>accident... nobody knew they were at home.
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I have done something similar. I left a provision in my will for the care
of my cats, but I also made arrangements with a friend to care for them and
named that person in my will (will the funds to go to her). You would need
to be sure that the person you name is very reliable -- but money cannot be
left directly *to* the cats (for obvious reasons). I also left instructions
that the cats were to be indoor-only and were not to be declawed, although
that really is not a concern with the person I selected for their care.

MaryL

My cats --
Duffy: http://tinyurl.com/cslwf
Holly: http://tinyurl.com/9t68o
Duffy and Holly together: http://tinyurl.com/8b47e

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Barrnabas Collins - 06 Aug 2005 02:05 GMT

>I have done something similar. I left a provision in my will for the care
>of my cats, but I also made arrangements with a friend to care for them and
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>that the cats were to be indoor-only and were not to be declawed, although
>that really is not a concern with the person I selected for their care.

One thing to bear in mind with the original post is you really really
really need to see a lawyer and set up a will using all the legal
niceties to really accomplish what you want done.

The problem with what the OP suggested is, if your relatives
want your cats dead or don't want to be bothered with them
then-----guess what-------you're cats are going to be dead.

I would further add that around here if you die with no will
your property (including your cats) reverts to the state.
(And yes I can guarantee the state will kill your cats.)

I would also add an outside organization like the one
proposed by the OP would have no leagl rights to do
anything. And if you have money/property/a business/etc.
your relatives WILL FIGHT IN COURT TO GET THEM.

So you must seek out a lawyer and have that lawyer
specify exactly what you want done.

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http://www.barnabascollins.blogspot.com

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MaryL - 06 Aug 2005 02:16 GMT

>>I have done something similar. I left a provision in my will for the care
>>of my cats, but I also made arrangements with a friend to care for them
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> So you must seek out a lawyer and have that lawyer
> specify exactly what you want done.

That's the reason I made specific provisions in my will. I also informed
each of my relatives. Fortunately, they are in complete agreement. Even if
they were not, my attorney included a provision whereby anyone who contests
the will would lose their portion!

MaryL

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