Thursday, 22 October 2026

Pet Guardianship Schemes

 

Death and what happens afterwards seems to a subject that seems to gauge very little interest or discussion. People will write a will, maybe plan their funeral but what happens to an important part of your family, your pets? Pets are classed as property in England so cannot be beneficiaries in a will. Money must be left in a Trust for them and as most of us haven’t got Karl Largfeld and his cat Choupette’s level of riches this is way beyond our means (although i would love to be able to provide my 4 cats with a full time carer so they could stay in their own home. 

Several animal charities have set up pet guardianship schemes whereby the owner registers the animal with that particular charity and you must a clause in your will stating that the charity is going to rehome your pet. When the time comes the executor of your will informs the charity and volunteers from a local branch will come and collect the animal, take it to the local branch and rehome him/her, The charities dont require payment but I have left a donation in my will to cover the costs for my cats and all the other cats that need rehoming. I have only included the details of national charities but do check to see if any of your local rescues offer this service. 

I have a degenerative spinal condition and various other health issues and what would happen to my beloved pets was a huge issue weighing me down. I was so relieved when I realised there is help available to rehome pets and make sure that they are safe during an upsetting and unsettling time for them, their slave/carer/human has gone, they need food, shelter and stability whilst someone finds them a new home. 

Dogs Trust: Canine Care Card. Rehome dogs:


Cats Protection: cat guardianship scheme. Rehome cats:


Blue Cross: Pets Peace of Mind, covers rehomes all small animals.


The Cinnamon Trust: helps people over 65 or terminally ill care for or rehome their pets. 







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