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

Virginia Kilmer
May 95 min read
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COST OF CARE OF PETS
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...

Virginia Kilmer
Mar 94 min read
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THE SCOOP ON FLEA AND TICK TREATMENTS
· Do you really need flea and tick medicine for your pets? Using flea and tick medicine for dogs and cats is highly recommended to...

Virginia Kilmer
Nov 9, 20247 min read
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GIVING THANKS IN YOUR WILL
Whether you have a will or a living trust, you can designate who will inherit your assets (remember by law, your assets include your...

Virginia Kilmer
Nov 9, 20244 min read
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10 SIGNS YOUR DOG IS STRESSED
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...

Virginia Kilmer
Aug 26, 20246 min read
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5 SIGNS YOU MAY HAVE A STRESSED CAT
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...

Virginia Kilmer
Jul 16, 20245 min read
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WILLS VS TRUSTS
As they relate to your Pets WILLS A WILL-is a legal document that states how to distribute your assets (property) upon your death....

Virginia Kilmer
May 6, 20243 min read
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HOW MUCH PROTEIN DOES YOUR PET NEED?
(Dogs, Cats, Horses) Dogs Dogs are omnivores, meaning they can get their nutritional needs from both meat and plant-based foods. Dogs can...

Virginia Kilmer
May 6, 20243 min read
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ESTATE PLANNING STEP 4: DOCUMENT YOUR PLANS
Remember the basic documents you need in your estate plan: 1. A Will 2. Advance Directive (Also called a Living Will) 3. ...

Virginia Kilmer
Mar 20, 20245 min read
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IS YOUR PET "BAD" OR IS IT A MEDICAL ISSUE
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...

Virginia Kilmer
Feb 14, 20244 min read
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WHY IS MY PET COUGHING?
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...

Virginia Kilmer
Jan 9, 20248 min read
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5 SIMPLE STEPS TO ESTATE PLANNING FOR YOUR PETS
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...

Virginia Kilmer
Jan 9, 202413 min read
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WILL VS TRUST FOR PET OWNERS
Although we all think of our pets as family members, legally, pets are considered property, just like your vehicle or household goods. ...

Virginia Kilmer
Aug 30, 20233 min read
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WILL OR NO WILL, YOU WILL HAVE AN EXECUTOR
The executor is the person who will be in charge of your estate after your death. The Executor is also called the Personal Representative....

Virginia Kilmer
Jun 18, 20234 min read
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DO YOU NEED AN ENFORCER TO PROTECT YOUR PETS?
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
Apr 24, 20235 min read
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DO YOU HAVE A DEFAULT ESTATE PLAN?
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...

Virginia Kilmer
Mar 22, 20233 min read
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ADOPTION AGREEMENTS & ESTATE PLANNING FOR PETS
Adoption Agreements If you have adopted a rescue pet from a rescue or shelter, your adoption agreement may say that you must return your...

Virginia Kilmer
Feb 12, 20233 min read
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THE GAP IN ESTATE PLANNING THAT COULD PUT YOUR PETS AT RISK
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. ...

Virginia Kilmer
Nov 29, 20223 min read
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5 COMMON ESTATE PLANNING MISTAKES
Before we look at those mistakes to avoid, let’s go over what estate planning is designed to accomplish. Essentially, an estate plan...

Virginia Kilmer
Oct 28, 20223 min read
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COULD THIS HAPPEN TO YOUR PETS?
Hopper HOPPER HAD A HAPPY HOME Julie and Joseph Walker* were happy in their retirement living with their cat Hopper. While Julie was...

Virginia Kilmer
Jul 1, 20223 min read
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PET INSURANCE COMPARISON
Bella in the hospital BELLA’S STORY Little Bella (above) is only 5 years old but she developed a life-threatening medical problem called...


COST OF CARE OF PETS
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...


THE SCOOP ON FLEA AND TICK TREATMENTS
· Do you really need flea and tick medicine for your pets? Using flea and tick medicine for dogs and cats is highly recommended to...
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