When naming a guardian for your pets, you should also consider the costs associated with passing on a pet. Some clients therefore choose to leave a cash gift to the guardian to help the new owner cover the costs of feeding and caring for your animal. 

If you can’t think of anyone who could care for your pets after your death, you can appoint a Cat Guardian via the Cat Protection Trust or ask the RSPCA to take responsibility for caring for your pets via the Home For Life service. Both provide peace of mind that your pets will be found a home after your death. If you use these facilities you may wish to consider leaving a legacy to the relevant charity as a ‘thank you’.

If you do not make a Will, or you make no formal arrangements in your Will for your pet, it is down to your family or friends to try and make provision for your pet after your death. This can put them in a very difficult position and lead to a potentially undesirable, difficult outcome for both your pet and their new owner.