A pet’s trust fund would help with the transition to his new custodian easing the care worries of a pet in their owner’s absence. This includes caring for the pet’s well-being and providing a memorial for the pet. A legal document known as a Pet Trust would provide security for a pet without the pet’s owner. In compliance with a state trust law, a written document will likely be created by the pet owner, who would be the grantor. An attorney or legal expert would be beneficial to help with setting up a pet trust, as every state and country’s laws are different. 

A private, legally enforceable pet protection agreement will name a guardian for an owner’s pet. This agreement should indicate the distribution funds left for a pet’s care and the distribution person entrusted with any funds. If the first person is unavailable, an owner would need to name a successor distribution representative and a guardian. A Pet Protection Agreement will ensure that if a pet owner is unavailable to care for their pet, an assigned guardian will care for it. A witness should always write and sign this agreement, with copies provided to the designated guardian. Unlike the Pet Trust, A Pet Protection Agreement does not necessarily require an attorney to create this document.