Sent in by Dorothy Wendler.
For residents with pets who have no family, this may be a helpful suggestion. Popular “Puppies in Probate” Program Back at Seattle Humane
In February, Seattle Humane presented its popular “Puppies in Probate: Caring for Your Pets in Your Estate Plan” program for the first time in the new facility’s Gene Colin Education Center.
Between the afternoon and early evening sessions, nearly 100 guests gathered together to learn about designating a pet caretaker in their estate plans, establishing a pet trust, and our Pet Guardian Program. Long-time volunteer attorney Tiffany Gorton with the Seattle law firm Kutscher Hereford Bertram Burkart and Scott Fraser, Seattle Humane’s Planned Giving Director, presented and answered questions. Tours of our new facility before each session were popular.
Guests were eager to understand the options for ensuring our pets are properly cared for when we no longer can. “I don’t want to think about not being there for my pets, but the program was a great catalyst to start making plans for my dogs’ care.” “Just need to figure out what strategy would work for us.” “Gave me a chance to think in more detail about my dogs’ care if they outlive me. It was good to hear about the Pet Guardian Program.”
We plan to present the program again in the fall. In the meantime, should you have any questions about the various pet planning alternatives, contact Scott Fraser at scott@seattlehumane.org or 425-373-5387. It’s never too early to give yourself peace of mind that your furry family members will be cared for if something happens to you.