Caring for the Animal Companions Left Behind: Pet Endowment Trust (PET) 

When a pet owner dies and nobody in the family wants the pet, they are either put down or dropped off at a shelter. It’s a sad scenario that plays out daily across the country. Pet estate planning stops pets from being euthanized or left homeless.

The mission of the Pet Endowment Trust (PET) is to help pet owners make plans should the unexpected happen. To accomplish our mission, we:

• Work with veterinarian associations and college veterinarian programs;
• Provide resources to organizations that offer legal estate planning;
• Assist animal welfare groups with pet planning; and, most recently
• Partner with hospice providers.

Making a difference can be as simple as asking a hospice client pet owner, “If something should happen to you, is there a plan in place for your pet?,” and directing them and their family to www.PetEndowment.org where they can find a simple DIY planning form. PET can also directly assist a pet owner with their planning needs.

PET would like to bring attention to hospice partners in the states served by HHAC, by sharing social media and print materials that name agencies as supporting partners. Opportunities for joint public awareness projects about pet planning are also available.

See https://www.petendowment.org/pet-hospice-and-nursing-care or reach out to us directly at [email protected]

With regards,

Kenne Smith - Executive Director                               409-651-9808
Linda Moon – Chief Operations Officer                    214-697-8019

Pet Endowment Trust (PET) is a 501c3 national non-profit animal welfare organization