When the unexpected happens… Who is there to care for your pet? Planning for your pet's future without you… Planning for your future without your pet Animal companions…your pets…" your children." Whatever you call them, they are dearly loved family members. They leave us with a legacy of happy memories after they're gone. Our pets love us unconditionally, help reduce stress and even enhance longevity. For all these reasons and so many more, you should explore all the alternatives for planning for your pet's future without you and for your future without your pet. This book is for anyone who has ever loved a pet and wondered what they would do if their pet were no longer with them or what their pet would do if they were no longer there. In this book, you will discover: Eight simple and timeless ways to create a legacy to preserve the memory of your pet forever - How to make more than sure someone will love and care for your pet if you become incapacitated or die - How to create a written action plan for your pet's future if something happens to you or there is a natural disaster - The most legally reliable and predictable directives to provide for your pet -- discover the best ways to protect the future of your pet - Charitable giving ideas and techniques to secure estate tax advantages and preserve the memory of your pet in perpetuity - A guide to selecting a perpetual care organization dedicated to the long-term care of your pet if you can no longer provide a loving home - How to evaluate a charity to make sure your donation dollars are making a difference for all pets - The importance of selecting and developing a relationship with the right estate planning attorney and other trusted advisors - How to deal with the death of your pet -- ways to face the final journey-- the importance of saying goodbye - How to conquer the overwhelming feelings of pet loss and grief - Favorite pet memories and stories "This book is an invaluable guide and should be on every pet-lover's shelf!" - Betty White, actress and animal advocate "This book is the best guide to ensure that our surviving beloved animals will be properly provided for. We surely owe them no less, in this life or the next." - Michael W. Fox. DSc, Ph.D., BVet Med., MRCVS Veterinarian, Author, Senior Scholar for Biometrics with The Humane Society of the United States, Washington, DC "All my Children Wear Fur Coats is a book of celebration and remembrance!" - John A. Hoyt, former President and CEO, The Humane Society of the United States "Don't miss this book if you love pets, especially horses!" - Donna M. West, horse trainer and Bureau of Land Management certified clinician This book is for you if you, a family member, or a friend has ever loved a pet. It will hold special significance if you have an aging pet, have recently lost a pet, are a pet lover recently diagnosed with a life-threatening illness, or are simply concerned about your pet's future.