I'm pretty sure my sister would take Fenway. I think he would adjust after awhile but I think he would miss me very much at first.

As for my cats, Maxie would die without me so I'm not sure where he would go. I think both Maxie & Cosmo (the cats) would go to my Mom's. I think Cosmo would adjust (he may even be happier at my Mom's) but Maxie is my right arm and I know he would miss me terribly (just thinking about it makes me cry).

I actually have a $50 gift certificate to a lawyer who specializes in Pet Wills.

I need to have a serious conversation with my sister & Mom and ask them if they would take my animals.

My sister has a very old Lab. She's said that if she or her husband die, they left instructions to put the Lab to sleep. He could never adjust to another family and he's on his last legs. He would be very confused and probably wander off anyway.

It's sad to think of these things, but you just never know. Good thread.