My 83-year old grandmother adopted a two-year old Chihuahua mix. One of her sons has a Chihuahua who she adores, so she thought having one of her own would be great thing. Always practical, my grandmother made sure this son would take the dog when she passed away before she adopted the dog.
Look in any shelter, and you will find pets who have been abandoned after the owner passed away or was sent to a nursing home. Sometimes, sudden illness forces people to give up their beloved pets. Life is unpredictable. While none of us like think in these terms, we owe it to ourselves and our furry kids to ask the tough question: “Who would take our pets?”
We are fortunate to have pet-loving friends who have agreed to take our pets if something happened to both of us. We have also made it clear which no-kill rescue group could assist if they were unable to take our beloved babies. While we want them to live with people they know, we understand that situations change. We have expressed that we want our pets fostered until another home could be found, rather than dumped at any shelter.
It is very important that you make your wishes known to your family and friends. Believe it or not, our pets are named in our wills. You spend so much of your time and energy making sure your pets enjoy a good life. Do this one last thing for them, so they can avoid a trip to the shelter.
Rescue Mommy
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