PERPETUAL CARE

Bella in the hospital BELLA’S STORY Little Bella (above) is only 5 years old but she developed a life-threatening medical problem called...

When people adopt a new pet, they often don't really think about the commitment they are making to care for that pet for the rest of...

·       Do you really need flea and tick medicine for your pets? Using flea and tick medicine for dogs and cats is highly recommended to...

Whether you have a will or a living trust,  you can designate who will inherit your assets (remember by law, your assets include your...

Stress or anxiety is actually fairly common in dogs, but pet owners often miss the cues that tell us our pet is stressed and we may not...

Think you might have a stressed cat? Is cat stress even a thing? Sadly, the answer to the latter is yes: Cats can feel real and chronic...

As they relate to your Pets WILLS A WILL-is a legal document that states how to distribute your assets (property) upon your death....

(Dogs, Cats, Horses) Dogs Dogs are omnivores, meaning they can get their nutritional needs from both meat and plant-based foods. Dogs can...

Remember the basic documents you need in your estate plan: 1.     A Will 2.     Advance Directive (Also called a Living Will) 3.    ...

Several years ago, I spoke with a pet owner who wanted Perpetual Care to take her dog.  She said she was going to put her 14-year-old...

Whether  your pet is a cat, dog, horse or other animal, the first step in determining why your pet is coughing is to make note of when...

STEP 1  “THE TALK” What talk are we talking about? It's the talk about who will care for your beloved family pets if something happens...

Although we all think of our pets as family members, legally, pets are considered property, just like your vehicle or household goods. ...

The executor is the person who will be in charge of your estate after your death. The Executor is also called the Personal Representative....

The roles in a will or trust are important in ensuring that your wishes are carried out, especially if your pets are included in your...

Virginia Kilmer, Perpetual Care Did you know that even if you do not have a documented will or trust, you do have an estate plan? You may...

Adoption Agreements If you have adopted a rescue pet from a rescue or shelter, your adoption agreement may say that you must return your...

It’s the end of another year and before you know it, it will be time to make New Year’s Resolutions, or set personal goals for the year. ...

Before we look at those mistakes to avoid, let’s go over what estate planning is designed to accomplish. Essentially, an estate plan...

Hopper HOPPER HAD A HAPPY HOME Julie and Joseph Walker* were happy in their retirement living with their cat Hopper. While Julie was...