Your exotic pets need protective paperwork that activates if you die – it’s not just smart, it should be mandatory. You may give him the best you can provide in temperature control, vitamins, minerals, light, housing or landscaping, but – without firm plans in writing – the future for your special friend may be very difficult indeed. When you die, he’ll be on his own, and his life will be at risk.
As your favorite reptile basks on a warm rock, he doesn’t know that your death would probably hasten his demise too. That’s why it’s so important to put your wishes in writing now – so his future is never in doubt.
Picture the scene. You’re not there. Your exotic pet stares silently at family and friends who stare back and wonder what to do with him. Then your pet’s best friend steps forward clutching a piece of paper. It’s a letter signed by you, witnessed properly. He holds the letter aloft so everyone can see the photo of your beautiful exotic pet in one of his most dramatic poses. He then reads the letter, and your written wishes speak volumes.
One website, www.ItsMyLife.com, is so concerned about this issue that it created a service where any pet owner can make a Pets Letter of Wishes instantly – including a photo of your favorite exotic pet.
Additionally, only ItsMyLife.com gives every pet owner all the options from Pets Letter of Wishes up to a Pets Trust or the ability to give gifts to provide for their pet in a Last Will & Testament. Pet owners can also produce Private Letters with key information that needs to be passed on if the owner dies.
It’s fast and easy to make sure now your pet is provided for in the proper way – no matter what happens to you. Please, please, please talk it over with the person you choose to get your exotic pet – and put it in writing NOW.
To see what a Pets Letter of Wishes looks like, see these exotic pets sample letters (PDF file).
-by Jon Sayers
Important: this article is not intended to be a substitute for consulting an attorney for legal advice about providing for your pets after your death. Neither Jon nor ItsMyLife.com provides any legal advice, only legal information. For legal advice regarding your pets in your will, please consult an attorney.
