WHAT SHOULD I DO IF?
How often have you been asked the dreaded question, What should I do if
I die before my cats? This is a very real problem that sooner or later one
has to face. Many of us are very good at doing the ostrich act and
bury our heads in the sand in the hope that the problem will go away. After
all it wont happen to me, will it? The reality in the 21st century
is that it could. How often do we hear about some terrible accident or illness
that has befallen a friend or acquaintance with little or no warning? One
does not have to reach one“s three score years and ten to feel uneasy!
So what should we do? Be prepared is the answer. Some people are very lucky
and have a family member or good friend who would assume responsibility
for their cats and give them a loving home. Others are not so fortunate,
but it is possible to make provision for your much loved feline friends
through the Breed Club to which you belong. Either way, it is important
to write down your wishes, preferably in your Will, and to make sure that
your executor is fully aware of these particulars. Breed Clubs always make
every effort to rehome a cat to its best advantage and this is organised
by the Welfare and Rescue Officer. However with all clubs, committee
members change over the years and therefore in your Will it would be advisable
to request your solicitor or executor to contact The Governing Council of
the Cat Fancy requesting that they should get in touch with the current
Welfare And Rescue Officer of your Breed Club so that your cats would be
taken care of. The address is:-
GCCF
5 King's Castle Business Park
The Drove
Bridgwater
Somerset TA6 4AG
Tel: 01278 427575
It would also be advisable to make a short-term arrangement with a friend
or neighbour who is aware of your wishes and who could perhaps make an initial
contact with the appropriate person or Club to put them in the picture.
A letter left in an obvious place would be helpful. Hopefully this advice
will clarify the situation and that you will be able to make your plans
accordingly. Indeed let us hope that we may all enjoy good health and the
companionship of our beloved cats for many years to come.
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