My problem would be similar to Leona’s (minus the $12 million, of course) - who do I know who would be willing and capable of caring for my animals? Most people I know have their limit already and the rest don’t want them. Family members don’t always share similar love for your animals, and if they do, there’s still the problem of over-load. I made it my promise to my separation-anxiety dog that I would out-live him so he would never have to suffer my absence, and when he died in June it gave me some relief to know that my promise was kept. My cats could live with anyone who loves them, but they would have to be separated and live in different homes. (Yes, Pepper, I know that’s what you want anyway — to make the “boys” go away.)

Now that I’m remarried, I really should re-write my will — since the chart says that PA added the “statutory pet trusts” in 2006, I’ve got extra incentives (Pepper & Lindsey) to get that will re-written!