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Our Angel Watch program provides peace of mind for you…you want to make sure your pet or pets are well taken care of should you become disabled or pass on. It is a concern to every pet owner. You may not have someone you can leave your precious family member with, your best friend…your special loving companion. We understand that. We feel the same way. So we have created the Angel Watch program.
Angel Watch is our commitment to take care of your pet (dog, cat, horse) when you cannot or are gone. We will ideally find a new family or person for your pet…someone that will love them as you did and as we do. We will continue to monitor your pet and if need be, take it back at any time, and ensure it has a good and loving home and life.
We need you to set up a Pet Trust so that we can fund this program for you and your pet. The Sanctuary realizes the enormity of this task and we believe our policies and procedures of taking care of your pet will ensure the very best is done for its healthcare, quality of life and comfort. We will monitor your pet whether in our care at the Sanctuary (some animals due to health or behavior conditions cannot be rehomed) or with a new family/owner. Either way, we monitor, we report and we keep records – we care.
We believe in the sanctity of life. Please review our Pet Trust page for more information on how to set up a financial plan to take care of your pet with us and know that we see this aspect of the Sanctuary being extremely important and we will do our best to honor your wishes.
How do I enroll my pet in the Angel Watch program?
In your will or trust, you should bequeath your pet, along with a charitable gift, to Honor Sanctuary. The minimum donation amount varies depending on the type and number of pets that you leave to Honor Sanctuary. When you contact Honor Sanctuary for information, we will help you determine the minimum amount of your donation.
What if my pet is old or in poor health?
If you enroll your pet in the Angel Watch Program, Honor Sanctuary will accept your pet regardless of his or her physical condition. Although older and ailing animals are sometimes difficult to place in permanent homes, Honor Sanctuary will provide foster care for your pet as long as needed.
What services will the Angel Watch Program provide for my pet if I die?
Honor Sanctuary will become your pet’s legal owner and guardian, and will start caring for your pet as soon as we receive notice of your death. We will then place your pet up for adoption to a suitable, loving home consistent with the information in his or her Pet Profile. Enrollment in the Angel Watch Program ensures that your pet will receive compassionate care for the rest of his or her life.
Do I need to pay anything up front?
No. The Angel Watch Program is funded through planned giving in wills and trusts that take effect upon a person’s death. There is no membership fee or cost to you during your lifetime.
I don’t have much money, but I have a life insurance policy and some physical assets. Can I still participate in the Angel Watch Program?
Absolutely. Honor Sanctuary accepts planned gifts in the form of real estate, stock or other assets, which can be partially or fully donated to us in your will or trust. You can also designate Honor Sanctuary as your life insurance beneficiary. Honor Sanctuary can work with you to create a special plan that suits your individual needs and ensures lifelong care for your pet.
Will my pet be adopted through the Angel Watch Program?
Honor Sanctuary will make every effort to find your pet a new, permanent home. We will post his or her photograph and life story on our website, and bring him or her to adoption sites in our local area. Although we cannot absolutely guarantee that your pet will be adopted, the great majority of our animals find new homes with our help. And we will not ever abandon your animal-we will keep it and care for it as you would have.
Where will my pet live while he or she is awaiting a new home?
While we work to find a permanent home for your pet, he or she will live in a qualified foster home with an Honor Sanctuary volunteer. Our foster volunteers are sensitive to the special needs of surviving pets, and will provide love and attention as well as physical care.
What if I have additional pets at the time of my death? Will the Angel Watch Program cover them, too?
Angel Watch enrollment is done per pet, so if you add a new pet to your family, you should notify Honor Sanctuary and enroll your new pet separately. We will do our best
to help other pets but cannot guarantee coverage unless we know about them prior to your death and their needs are provided for in your will or trust.
What if my animal is difficult to place?
Honor Sanctuary specializes in adopting out elderly and special needs animals and is highly successful at doing it. We can handle shy animals and feral cats. We cannot place dogs that are human aggressive or highly dog aggressive. Animals are evaluated when they enter the program. Every effort will be made to rehabilitate an animal and if that fails, to place it in our sanctuary as long as it can be safely handled.
If I have more than one pet enrolled in the Angel Watch Program, can they be adopted together?
Honor Sanctuary will try its best to place multiple pets in the same adoptive home. Be sure to specify your preference in their Pet Profile forms, so that we know you want them to stay together.
If my pet dies while I am still alive, can I transfer his or her Angel Watch enrollment to another pet?
Yes. You can change your will or trust at any time during your life. Just be sure to notify Honor Sanctuary of the changes, and send us copies of your revised will or trust. It may be necessary to change the amount of your planned charitable gift, depending on the type of pet you enroll. Honor Sanctuary will work with you to make sure your planned gift covers all of your enrolled pets. We will also ask you to complete a Pet Profile form for each animal, so that we can find the best possible home for him or her. If your pet died and you replaced it with a similar type of pet but forgot to change the name, we would take the pet as long as he/she was not aggressive and his/her needs were provided for.
Why should I enroll my pet in the Angel Watch Program?
Can’t I just have a friend or relative take care of my pets if necessary? Although designating a friend or relative to care for your pet is an option, Angel Watch enrollment will give you greater security and long-term peace of mind. When the time comes, your trusted friend or relative may be unable to take your pets due to financial, health, family, or housing constraints. If your friend/relative chooses to place the animal, he/she may not know what to look for in a permanent home. Your animal could end up at risk or in a shelter if that home falls through. Honor Sanctuary has signed paperwork with all adopters and will take your animal back for the life of your pet if something happens to the new guardian.
Is Honor Sanctuary able to be a back-up for placement with a friend or relative?
We can act as a back-up but animals need to be signed up for the program and we need to be aware of the circumstances. It complicates the situation and can leave your animal in limbo while the executor figures out if the other person can take the animal. In some cases, an animal could end up in the shelter while this is being figured out.
What if I want to leave an additional gift to Honor Sanctuary?
We welcome planned gifts as these legacies help animals for years to come. There are many ways that this can be done and we will be happy to talk to you about what works best for you.
What makes the Honor Sanctuary program so special?
While most programs don’t offer to pick up the animal, we can come to your home and pick up your animal. Another key difference between our program and other facilities based programs is that our animals will live in foster homes rather than in a shelter setting which reduces the trauma of a major life transition. Honor Sanctuary is an established organization with a proven track record based on the animal rescue experience in our organization. We specialize in matching pets with quality permanent homes. We can provide a comfortable place for your pet, loving attention, and excellent veterinary care. Also, by enrolling in the Angel Watch Program, you can leave a legacy that will aid us in our ongoing mission to help all animals in need.
HONOR SANCTUARY
Info@HonorSanctuary.org
www.HonorSanctuary.org
11523 Palm Brush Trail #173
Bradenton, FL 34202
941.302.0933
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