11.22.06
Another estate planning option for California pet owners.
The UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine has announced a new program called “TLC for Pets“. The program provides a structured way to provide a loving home and continuing veterinary care for pets after the death of the pet’s owner.
Some pet owners choose to put together a comprehensive care plan for their pets in the event that the pets outlive their owners. Those plans typically include directions about the feeding, medical care, and other needs of the pet .. along with funds necessary to provide for the pet’s support and to compensate human caregivers.
Other pet owners have close family or friends with pet-friendly homes and can provide a long-term home for the pet if the need arises.
However, some pet owners find themselves in a situation where they do not have the resources to fully fund their own pet mainentance trust, and they do not have family or friends who are able to welcome the pets into their homes. In this relatively common circumstance, programs such as TLC for Pets or the San Francisco SPCA’s SIDO Program provide a valuable public service.