Include a gift in your Will

Remember the care of your pets

[Alt image text: Animal loving bequest supporter with his beloved rescue dog sitting in his garden. Much of the work of The Lost Dogs’ Home is funded by kind bequest gifts from donors.]

Make sure the animals in your life are loved and cared for after you’re gone.

Something that concerns many animal lovers is what will happen to their beloved cats and dogs after they pass away. No one knows your pets quite like you do, which is why it is a good idea to let your family and friends know what you would like to happen to the animals in your life should something ever happen to you.

Including clear instructions in your Will for who will care for your pets provides you with the peace of mind that they will be well looked after when you are gone and no longer able to care for them. Expressing your wishes and documenting a clear, helpful plan for how your pets should be cared for can also be helpful for your family, friends and the executor of your estate.

We strongly recommend talking to your solicitor to ensure you include clear instructions and arrangements for the future care of your beloved animals in your Will.

Get in touch with our friendly Gifts in Wills Team if you have any questions or concerns about who may care for your pets after you’ve gone. You can talk to them by calling (03) 8379 4496 or email them at wills@dogshome.com