I always had pets growing up… cats, dogs, the occasional gold fish won at a fair by throwing a ping pong into the fishbowl, and while I was in 4-H, sheep and sometimes chickens. (Sadly my sheep “Peebles” was purchased one year by the local grocery store and I had a hard time walking near the meat department all summer.) Pets can make us laugh (like my favorite cat Frankie who played fetch like a dog) can frustrate the heck out of us (for those of you who are aware of stories of our current dog Penny you know what I’m talking about) keep us company, keep our feet warm, make us exercise more, help us learn responsibility, drain our wallets, and did you know petting a cat can even lower your heart rate?
This month’s topic is about pet trusts. While they are not necessary for everyone, occasionally we have a client who wants to ensure the care of a very special pet. For those of you with animals, reptiles, or feathered friends that can live a really long time (such as horses, turtles, and parrots) a pet trust might be something to consider. If you need to plan for these special members of your family, we can help.
Since my birthday is in February, I always celebrate by highlighting things I love all month. Since I love animals this month’s giveaway is all about them! If you have a four-legged friend stop by our office this month to pick-out a treat or toy for them. Many of our clients stop in with their dog year-round as they know we stock dog bones. We have lots of treats for cats, too. Our office is open Monday -Thursday from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and Friday from 8:30 am to noon. We may even have some “human” snacks, too. We hope to see you and Fido, too!
