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Fuzz Buzz |
January 2007 |
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Florida Keeshond Rescue is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and placement of the Keeshond breed of dog |
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Protecting Your Dog - Estate PlanningEstablishing plans to care for your dog in the event you are unable to
do so will greatly help to ensure that no dog ends up in a public shelter simply because their primary caregiver has passed away. Contact your attorney and schedule an
appointment to discuss your wishes and to learn about how the law can help you protect
your dog. Laws concerning pet trusts and allowable provisions vary from
state to state so it is best to speak with your attorney about the best way
to provide for your dog. Even
the smartest of dogs can't manage their own finances but with the guidance
of your attorney, you can provide for the care of your dog. Your
attorney can advise you about naming a beneficiary guardian for you dog and
explain the importance of and differences between a trustee and a
beneficiary guardian. In brief, the trustee will be responsible
for handling the financial matters. The beneficiary guardian on the other hand is
responsible for the care of your dog on a day-to-day basis. You may also
want to further protect your dog by appointing different people to each
role. With one person acting as a trustee and another person acting as a
guardian beneficiary, you can create a check and balance for your pet's care.
You may also want to
consider alternates in case your first choice is unavailable. Family
members are common trustee and guardian choices. And if you have a houseful
of pets, you may want to name different guardians. Your sister who is allergic to cats would not be a good choice for
your pet tabby, but she might
be perfect for your Keeshond. Remember that your guardians and
trustees will be responsible for everything from daily feeding to medical
care. As you're setting up your pet trust or provisions in your Will,
you will need to calculate how much money it will take to
care for your pet until the end of its life. In addition, trusts often
include stipends for the guardian and trustee. Remember, your dog
can't complain about mistreatment or take the appointed guardians to court
so you will need to be sure your attorney has accurate information to
identify your dog. Sadly, there's been more than one case of replacement pets purchased
as stand-ins after the death of the original caregiver just to keep trust fund
payments flowing.
However, there are ways to protect yourself and your dog. Within your
Will, specify your pet's name and breed and take note of any identifying
marks. And if your pet has a microchip or tattoo, record the number within
your Will. Again,
your attorney can advise you about the best way to protect your dog in the
event you are no longer able to care for your dog yourself. Please be
sure you take care of this important matter as soon as possible. There's
peace of mind and heart along with a great sense of security in knowing you've provided for all of
the beloved members of your family – two legged and four
legged.
There
are many and varied items that are highly poisonous to your dog; here are
just a few: alcohol. avocado, batteries, chocolate, cicada, fireflies,
glow jewelry, grapes, hydrogen peroxide, iron, mistletoe,
mothballs, onions, garlic, chives, poinsettias, raisins, rodenticides, sago
palms, silica gel, slug and snail bait, systemic insecticides, valentine
treats, xylitol, yeast dough and more. The ASPCA site (www.ASPCA.org) offers
a good listing with details about specific poisons. In the event of an
emergency the APCC (Animal Poison Control Center) is the premier animal
poison control center in North America and is a great resource for any
animal poison-related emergency, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If you
think that your pet may have ingested a potentially poisonous substance,
make the call that can make all the difference: (888) 426-4435.
A $55 consultation fee may be applied to your credit card. It is also
a very good idea to have the phone number handy for the Emergency
Vet in your local area. Your Newsletter We
hope you enjoy reading this issue of Fuzz Buzz and that the information is
helpful to you and your Kees. We would like this to be your Newsletter
and value your input and suggestions. So, get your thinking caps on
now and tell us please: Have you attended a class on a topic
related to animal welfare or animal health care and learned something
valuable you can share with fellow Kees lovers? Do you have
information on specific topics you would like to have published? Do
you just want to share a story, poem or thoughts about your rescued
Kees that you feel others would enjoy? If you answered "yes" to
any of these questions, please send your thoughts. Any format, printed,
faxed, or e-mailed will do, but it would be easiest for Newsletter
production if the article is sent either as an attached text or word
processing file or as the body of an e-mail. Thank you for your
consideration and contributions - we look forward to hearing from
you. Recently, we mailed packets containing Pet Emergency ID cards and a DVD training video to all the folks on our mailing list. If you would like to be included for future mailings, please send your information to us at: Hollikees@aol.com. Thank you for your interest in Florida Keeshond Rescue and the dogs we serve. We will let you know when we add you to our list.CongratulationsRecent Adoptions: Keesha Klaus adopted by Lori and James. Krissee adopted by Vanessa, Richard and Vegas. Smokee and Duchess Keesha adopted by Martha. Sunday adopted by Mary. Congratulations to each of you! Foster Caregivers Needed2006 proved to be another very active year for us with about 40 dogs needing our assistance. Each dog is so special and deserving of respect and the love of a forever family. What a wonderful blessing our adopters are for these dogs and we thank each one of you for opening your hearts and home for a rescued Keeshond. We're one month into 2007, and we have already been contacted to help 10 dogs! At this time we have only two active foster homes and hope you will consider becoming a foster caregiver - the dogs need you and so do we! We pay all approved expenses associated with the care of Keeshonden in our foster care program. Volunteer Application click here: Foster Application . If you would like more information, please contact us at: Hollikees@aol.com. On behalf of the dogs we serve, thank you.In Loving Memory of Shadow
Check out that smile! This wonderful Kees came to us at 11+ years old with a permanently crooked ear due to an untreated hematoma, his body riddled with arthritis and a brain tumor that caused him to suffer with seizure-like episodes. Did that stop him? NO WAY! Even when his arthritis prevented him from walking the entire distance with us on our outings, he was happy to ride in his "Shadow Mobile" (a baby stroller we rigged to accommodate him) and flashed that bright smile to anyone who looked in his direction. Shadow taught us much and touched our lives and hearts deeply. Dear wonderful champion of my heart - we love you. Assistance RequestedFlorida Keeshond Rescue needs loving foster families willing to care for rescued Keeshonden in their homes until the right permanent homes are found. Approved expenses paid. We also need volunteers to assist with transportation. Please contact us at HolliKees@aol.com if you would like to volunteer your time and help us help needy Keeshonden. We depend on public support. Tax deductible donations may be made by clicking on the PayPal button below or mailed to us: Florida Keeshond Rescue, 4375 Richmond Park Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224 A copy of our application for our 501(c)3 classification and the IRS ruling letter are available upon request. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. OUR REGISTRATION NUMBER IS CH22285. |
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