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~ Lisa Rogak (Author)

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What would happen to your pets tomorrow if you were hit by a bus today?

Many of the dogs, cats, and other pets you see in shelters are there because their owners became ill and unable to care for them, or they died without leaving clear plans for their pets’ next home. Without a plan in place, the majority of these well-loved, healthy animals will unfortunately be euthanized.

Your pets are safe since a friend or relative will take them because they know how much you loved them. Right?

Think again. If you don’t have a concrete plan, your furry loved ones are at risk Taking the steps outlined in PerPETual Care will help you eliminate that danger.

In this groundbreaking book, you’ll learn the pros and cons of setting up a pet trust, how to select a permanent caretaker, and how to come up with a plan that makes everybody—including your pets—happy.

There’s much more. Inside you’ll learn:

· Why having a will isn’t enough
· Why probate is dangerous for your pets
· How to fund a pet trust even if you’re broke
· How to plan your estate to avoid challenges from non-pet-loving relatives

Plus, there’s an extensive appendix to guide you to pet-friendly lawyers and pet retirement homes and sanctuaries, as well as a list of states where pet trusts are legal.

If you love your pets, you need a plan to ensure that they have a future without you. PerPETual Care will tell you everything you need to know.

A portion of the proceeds from PerPETual Care will be donated to humane organizations in all fifty states.

About the Author

Lisa Rogak is the author of more than 25 books. She lives in New Hampshire with 12 cats where she runs Litterature, a company that produces over 100 different greeting cards for cats and dogs.

Product Details

Paperback: 192 pages
Publisher: Williams Hill Pub (August 15, 2002)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0965250288
ISBN-13: 978-0965250283
Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 8 ounces

Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Pet Care when You are Not Here, January 22, 2003

By	Rebecca Johnson "SeasonedwithLove.com" (Washington State) - See all my reviews (TOP 10 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME) (COMMUNITY FORUM 04)

If you think your best friend in the world or your relatives will happily take care of your pets in the event that you can't, "think again."

Your friends might not be willing to say "no" while you are alive, but what happens later? I know for a fact, even my mother would not want to look after my cats because she doesn't really like cats. It would be unfair to the cats and to her to leave them in her care. Not everyone loves pets, that is for sure.

While thinking about your soul is the most important thing you can ever do, thinking about what will happen to your pets if you are not here to look after them, could be a close second. Especially for those of us who think of our pets as being like kids.

Apparently, many dogs, cats and other pets found in shelters end up there because their owners became ill or were unable to care for them. Some owners died without leaving plans for their pets' next home. Unfortunately, many of these animals are euthanized because they can't find homes.

"64 percent of all pets that entered the participating shelters for any reason were euthanized." -A survey conducted between 1994 and 1997 by the National Council on Pet Population Study and Policy

We all heard the stories about pets being left behind in homes and apartments after the Sept 11th tragedy and while that was more "visible" to us, this problem is not uncommon.

Lisa starts her book with a rather frightening story about how an owner died and his son had no interest in protecting animals and let them all out of the house to wander and fend for themselves. Fortunately a local animal shelter and rescue coordinator were able to save the animals and find homes for them. Lisa states that unfortunately not all stories end this happily.

This book will show you why:

1. Having a will isn't enough
2. Why probate is dangerous for your pets
3. How to fund a pet trust even if you're broke
4. How to avoid challenges from non-pet-loving relatives.

5. Why it is a good idea to keep a "In Case of Emergency" wallet card.
6. It is a good idea to have an emergency kit for your pets if you live in areas where there is danger of a natural disaster.
7. Why it is important to take this seriously if you love your pets.

Contents:

Chapter One: Why You Need Perpetual Care

Chapter Two: The Essentials

Chapter Three: Finding Your Perpetual Caretaker

Chapter Four: Estate Planning for Pets

Chapter Five: Of Hound Mind and Body

Chapter Six: In Dog - Or Cat -We Trust

Chapter Seven: Gimme Shelter: Sanctuaries and Retirement Homes

Chapter Eight: The Fine Print: What Else You Can Do

An Appendix guides you to pet-friendly lawyers and pet retirement homes and sanctuaries. There is also a list of states where pet trusts are legal.

The fact is, many of us think we are too young to write a will. Maybe this book will also encourage you to write your own will and there is information included that will give you some ideas on how to go about writing a will.

Lisa Rogak is the author of more than 25 books. She lives in New Hampshire with her 12 cats where she also runs a company that produces over 100 different greeting cards.

A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to humane organizations in all fifty states.

A book about making plans for the continued survival of your pets in the event you are unable to care for them, due to either disability or death.

~The Rebecca Review

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5.0 out of 5 stars Why an ordinary will isn't enough, December 8, 2002

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

PerPETual Care: Who Will Look After Your Pets If You're Not Around? by pet owner Lisa Rogak (who lives in New Hampshire with 12 cats) is a straightforward, "user friendly" instructional guide to ensuring that a beloved animal companion will be taken care of even if we were to become ill, disabled, deceased, or otherwise unable to look after them. Individual chapters cogently address why an ordinary will isn't enough, how to set up a pet trust, to create a living will expressly for pets, the basics of sanctuaries and retirement homes, and so much more. To put it simply, PerPETual Care is a "must-read" for every one of us who truly loves and cares for their animal companions and wants to insure that they are well looked after when we are no longer able to.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Protect Your Family Members, November 29, 2002

By	Dan Poynter "Author-Publisher-Speaker" (Santa Barbara, CA United States) - See all my reviews

Should your pet be euthanized just because you unexpectedly pass away?

Lisa Rogak takes you step-by-step through the procedure to assure your pets will be protected if you should be unable to care for them. She describes what to do, when to do it and how to do it.

She recommends arranging for a temporary adopter and planning your estate. She discusses living wills and trusts.

As the author of The Older Cat; Recognizing Decline and Extending Life, I have done a lot of research and writing in this area. I can testify to the need for this book.

Dan Poynter, ParaPublishing.com

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