Whiskers Lifetime Commitment
Providing Peace of Mind for You and Lifetime Care for Your Cat
Having a Plan is Important
Your cat depends on you for love, care, and stability. But have you considered what will happen to them if you're no longer there to provide it?
Through Whiskers Lifetime Commitment (WLC), you're not just planning for the unexpected—you're providing a lifetime of security and love for your cherished companions. The WLC program ensures your cat receives lifetime care if you are no longer able to provide for them. For a one-time registration fee of $1,500 per cat and minimum charitable bequest of $10,000 per cat in your estate planning, WLC provides complete peace of mind. Your contribution covers everything from transportation within the contiguous United States to veterinary care, personalized nutrition, shelter, and other essential needs for your cat's lifetime. Should your cat eventually pass away or find a new loving home, your generosity continues to make a difference – any remaining funds will support Whiskers broader mission of animal welfare, creating a legacy of compassion that extends beyond your own beloved pet.
Don't leave your cat's future to chance. Without a clear plan in place, pets can face:
- Uncertain futures: Family and friends may not be able to step in, leaving your cat at risk of being surrendered to a shelter.
- Stress and upheaval: Cats are sensitive to changes, and sudden transitions without preparation can be traumatizing.
- Unmet needs: From dietary preferences to medical care, the unique qualities that make your cat special might be overlooked.
Planning for your cat's future ensures:
- Continuity of care: Your cat will always have a safe and loving home.
- Peace of mind for you: Knowing your cat will be cared for with the same love and attention you provide.
- Protection of your cat's well-being: Their medical needs, routines, and preferences will be respected.
How to Make a Lifetime Commitment Plan
- Name Whiskers as Your Cat's Caregiver
- In your estate planning documents, designate Whiskers as your cat's future caregiver.
- Provide Instructions for Each Cat
- Write a detailed care plan for every cat, including dietary preferences, medical needs, favorite activities, and routines.
- Set Up a Trust or Provision
- Work with your attorney to establish a trust or provision that funds your cat's lifetime care through Whiskers.
- Include Whiskers' organization information:
- Organization Name: Whiskers, Inc.
- EIN (Tax ID): 22-2487926
- Address: P.O. Box 11190, Albany, NY 12211
- Phone: (518) 458-2287
- Email: admin@ewhiskers.com
- Sample Language for Your Estate Plan
The following language is provided as a guide to assist in drafting provisions for your estate planning documents. It should not be considered legal advice or relied upon without consulting your attorney. Your attorney can ensure that the appropriate language is tailored to your specific circumstances and included in your will, trust, or other estate planning documents.
- "I designate Whiskers, Inc., a New York State not-for-profit corporation, as the caregiver for my cat(s), [insert cat names]. I direct the sum of $ _______ ($10,000 minimum per cat) be used to fund the Whiskers Lifetime Commitment program to ensure their lifetime care."
- "I give Whiskers, Inc., a New York State not-for-profit corporation, 100% of the residuary of my estate. These funds are to be used for general purposes, with the stipulation that Whiskers, Inc. provides care for my cats. This includes, if necessary, transportation of my cats to Whiskers, where they will reside until a loving and appropriate home is secured."
- Return the WLC Registration Form
Download the questionnaire, print, sign, and return with your registration fee of $1,500 per cat: click here to download
Whiskers, Inc.
P.O. Box 11190
Albany, NY 12211