What will happen to Mr. Moto?

[Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933]

Since 1986 I have had four dogs.  Each lived to be 16 or 17.  My current little pup is five.  Thus the chances of him outlasting me are quite good.  He is my bud and I worry more about him than I do about myself. I worry about what will happen to him when I croak.  I have a couple of friends that say they will take him.  Problem is they are older than I am so that is not a realistic solution.  The older he gets the less likely I think he would be to adapt to someone else.  Anyone else faced this delimma?

 

Mr. Moto -

 

[Rip Snorter]

My youngest of 3 will likely outlive me - have adult kids and wife is younger so all will likely be well.  If I didn't have double backup, I would talk to the breeder, look into the breed association or even a fancy local boarding kennel with an agreement for a reasonable period of time and a cash reward for "find a good home".  Tough situation, but I will always have dogs and do my best by them!

[Abilene Slim SASS 81783]

Unless your demise is imminent, I’d worry about this later when it becomes a problem. Enjoy your time with him now. A solution may present itself when you least expect it. Besides, you might live longer than you think. 😊

[Pb Mark]

Yes to your question.

 

Just lost within the past year, second of the two working yellow labs.  Best friends, life savers too, known by many. My custom double dog box donated to reside in a Chevy Suburban County EMS SAR vehicle.  That concluded the memorial for them.  Now have had an age unknown, we think about 3-year-old, starved and neglected Dobi-Lab mix from our humane society.  Will be our last dog, minus fostering after he passes.  Only age 65 and I plan to hopefully make it longer than this dog, but you never do know.  This dog is getting well trained, does not bark, stepson will care for him if needed.  Money will be provided.

 

Here is the recommendation.  Contact your implanted chip id company and send them the written instructions (wishes) for your dog for in case you pass.  Add some money to care for the dog in your will and let the trustee know.  Modify that will if/as needed.  Start looking for that alternative owner or two if you are really concerned.  Instruct your trustee of your wishes and the contact information.  The dog will miss you, but the dog is a dog and will adjust, even if in old age.

[Pb Mark]

 

 

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[Chantry]

Talk to your animal control or a local rescue.   I'm in the Northeast and some animal control departments will adopt out dogs (and cats) when an owner is no longer capable of taking care of them or passes away.  When I was a volunteer I know I handled dogs surrendered to us when an owner passed, went into facility or could no longer take care of the dog.

[Rattlesnake Slim]

The way you feed that dog cheeseburgers he may not outlive you after all. He must have the arteries of a...well...12 year old.

[Seldom Seen #16162]

Some folks have their pet put down and buried with them. This relieves the owner of the worry and stress of how their pet will be cared for and personally can understand spending the rest of eternity with your best friend.

[Calamity Kris]

There may be a rescue agency in your area that you can will the dog to.  We have at least one around here.  If they don't find a home for it, your pet will live out the rest of it's days surrounded by people who will love and care for it.

[Buckshot Bear]

I haven't got an answer.....but I feel for your worry, greatly. 

 

Hopefully you work something out that give you piece of mind. 

[Pb Mark]

Well, you sent me some 45-60 very impossible to find brass for a collector friend of mine maybe about a year ago... If ever passing through the Midwest, bring your dog along for a visit if you feel like it.  My new mutt goes to doggy daycare about once a week just to play with other dogs.  Very friendly and will get along with any willing dog.  There you go, a no biggie to us, last resort re-home at a relatively boring house if ever needed.  If nothing else, just trying to let you know not to worry, just make a plan of action for your dog if / when you decide to do so.

 

Attached is a pic of him at daycare.  He is currently in love with the two-tone brown female Cane Corso sitting behind him.  Daycare is really fun for him.  Difficult to get him to return home after dinner when I go get him.  Owned and run by a retired 28-year sheriff k-nine cop / trainer. 

 

The other pic is my double dog box headed to its new home after my first lab passed.  Second one passed from congenital heart failure soon after.  They worked as a bonded team. 

 

Yep, there are dog people and those that are not.  Such is life.