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Our organization is dedicated to protecting the lives of dogs and cats whose owners can’t care for them anymore. By doing so, we help our neighborhood shelters and rescues by decreasing the number of pets that are surrendered. Overcrowding and the spreading of illnesses don’t become issues, resulting in fewer pets being euthanized. We provide solutions before the problems arise.

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Preparing for the Future

Audrey Stone was the proud fur parent of Jack, a 14-year-old Golden Retriever with bad arthritis and a heart murmur. She was also the parent of Sofie, a 13-year-old domestic cat with diabetes. Sofie needs her insulin shots twice a day, and Jack has prescription pills that he has to be coerced into swallowing. Audrey had ordered our free e-book, The ABCs of Pet Trusts. After reading it, she met with us at Guardian Pet Trust to create a Pet Trust with two Pet Care Plans for her beloved fur babies. When the document was finalized, Audrey was relieved. She had peace of mind knowing that if something happened to her, Jack and Sofie would not wind up in a shelter. They would be rehomed and cared for the way Audrey had stated in her Pet Trust.

Tragedy Strikes

A few months after the Pet Trust was prepared, Audrey was in a horrible car accident. She was hospitalized in critical condition, and no one knew if she would survive. Without a Pet Trust, Audrey's senior pets could have been brought to a shelter where they would be euthanized due to their age and medical needs. But, since the Pet Trust was in place, both pets were rehomed with a Foster, while they waited to hear about Audrey's condition.

Pet Trusts Save Lives

Unfortunately, Audrey did not survive the accident. Having the Pet Trust in place was a blessing. Her beloved pets were able to stay together and move to a forever home. The new Caretaker follows the guidelines of the Pet Trust and provides the familiar comfort that Jack and Sofie need. The tragedy turned into triumph because Jack and Sofie were able to be rehomed as a family and continue to live the lifestyle they had always known. By preparing a Pet Trust, Audrey had protected and probably saved her fur babies' lives.

You Can Help Other Pets Like Sofie and Jack

Audrey is no longer here to speak about what happened, but her story speaks for itself. Pet lovers like you helped her dog and cat stay in a loving home instead of dying at a shelter. By making a donation, you help to spread awareness about Pet Trusts, contribute to the care of pets with Pet Trusts, and help impact your local shelters.

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LogoHow Your Donation Helps

Your donation helps us:

  • Get The ABCs of Pet Trusts into more hands through our free e-book offer and by delivering paperback copies to veterinarians’ offices and other pet-related establishments.
  • Fund marketing campaigns about Pet Trusts and recruit volunteers, fosters, and caretakers.
  • Provide foster and caretaker training materials to help ensure the pets are cared for in a safe environment.
  • Subsidize the stipend for fosters who provide the oversight of the pet’s care for the rest of its life.
  • Furnish start-up dog or cat supplies to fosters and caregivers.
  • Help us provide educational workshops for attorneys who want to become our strategic partners in the preparation of Pet Trusts and Pet Care Plans.
  • Subsidize Pet Trusts when funds are depleted due to animal illness.
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YOUR MONEY COULD SAVE A DOG OR CAT TODAY!

Your one-time or recurring donation is needed to save animals’ lives. We’re not a shelter or rescue, but our work is important to help shelters, save pets’ lives, and plan for the future of the pets we love as children.

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LogoPlease Help Us Today To Protect And Save Our Dogs And Cats.

Choose the gift that feels right for you. Every dollar fuels Guardian Pet Trust's mission to prepare pet trusts, rehome vulnerable companions, and provide lifesaving support for shelters and foster families.

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