Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Estate Planning Basics: Creating a Pet Trust

Pet Trusts are obviously one of my favorite topics so here's another article commenting on them.  Pet owners who want to ensure their pets will be cared for in the event the owner dies before the pets NEED to do planning.  You can NEVER assume that even the people who love you most will love your pets.  It just doesn't always happen.  



Estate Planning Basics: Creating a Pet Trust



If you are serious about protecting your pets, a Pet Trust is the right way to go.  Work with a qualified professional who is also a pet lover and has created a Pet Trust for their own pets.  Make sure they understand how important this is to you and you want to make sure your pets are cared for in the proper way.  If you want to read more, check out "All My Children Wear Fur Coats - How to Leave a Legacy for Your Pet" - www.LegacyForYourPet.com.  Also available on Amazon.




Monday, April 28, 2014

Animals with Human Rights Will Be More Than a Pet Peeve for Researchers - Scientific American

This article says that researchers that use animals and vets who are afraid of malpractice don't want our pets to gain a status greater than that of property.  The reality is, it is already happening.  Yes, animals can inherit.  Yes, some courts have recognized that animals are more than mere property, equivalent to a toaster.  Yes, they are family members and we love them as much (or more sometimes) than members of our family.  Why shouldn't they be afforded a status that is greater than a chair or a toaster?  



Animals with Human Rights Will Be More Than a Pet Peeve for Researchers - Scientific American

What To Do When Your Dog’s Food is Recalled | The Dogington Post

Here are some good tips to follow if you learn that your pet's food has been recalled.  This site tries to post recalls as we become aware of them.  



What To Do When Your Dog’s Food is Recalled | The Dogington Post

Saturday, April 5, 2014

Can Electronic Cigarettes Kill Your Dog? You Betcha!

Here's an article everyone should read.  Those "harmless" electronic cigarettes have been recently linked to the death of a dog - who ate the nicotine capsule.  As you know, dogs eat anything that hits the ground.  This could be deadly to your dog. 


The Daily Vet by petMD