I've tried to respond to this question at least 3 times, but I keep punching "clear fields". This subject brings up my worst fear...that both my husband and I meet our demise at the same time. Finding someone to provide for the care of current animals in the event of our death is not an easy task. Even having the monitary resources to finance their future care doesn't solve the problem. I want them to have a home where they would be as comfortable and cared for as they are now, and that the money left for them would make that possible but not be the incentive to take them, if you get the distinction. HUA has a Legacy for Love program which I have received the forms, but with that they do not find homes for the dogs but care for them at the shelter. If I sign those papers, I would be ruling out the possibility of their finding another home. I just don't know what to do, so I do nothing.

I know this wasn't the exact question you asked, Jackie, so on to that. Because having a dog necessitates much consideration about where you live and what accommodations your living situation has, it is not just whether or not you will outlive your pet, but whether you are physically able to take care of it while you are alive. I think that as I head to the latter years I would look toward taking in a smaller dog, an older dog, and if even that would not be practical .....a cat!!! I don't ever want to be without a loving animal in my life.