cats

My cats (Icky and Scout) won't stop fighting with eachother. I need to get them neutered, but I can't find any place in new york that does that. Bob Barker would be ashamed. Well, places probably do that, but it's such a normal thing that the websites don't mention it. I wonder how much it costs. Anyway, I found this website - The Cat Practice - which, among other things, says it will agree to take care of your cat for the rest of its life should you pass away. What does The Cat Practice ask for in return? An insurance policy for $10,000 dollars with The Cat Practice as the sole beneficiary.

Several clients have expressed concern over the years about what would happen to their beloved cats in the event of their death. Often, the family or friends can be counted on to maintain the health and happiness of the pets, but sometimes there is no one available who could be trusted to provide the same loving care that the owners do.
Over the years we have agreed to take on that responsibility for some of our clients. A possible solution to ease your mind would be the following, which you should discuss with Dr. Sullivan. The Cat Practice / Dr. Sullivan will agree to assume all responsibilities for the cat’s care for life – feeding and medical expenses. As you realize, cats generally live 15-17 years, so expenses could easily mount up. If we agree to be your cat’s guardians, we would require you to take out a $10,000.00 life insurance policy with Dr. Sullivan / The Cat Practice as sole beneficiary. We will keep your cats here until we can find them a first class, loving home and assume financial responsibility for their medical care, for the rest of their lives, even if they are residing in a private, adopted home. Obviously, it is easier to adopt out cats who do not have the risk of costing their new guardians a lot of money due to chronic or catastrophic illness. As well as Dr. Sullivan’s agreement, you should leave careful instructions with neighbors or relatives or even directions in your home that in the event of your demise, the cats should be taken directly to The Cat Practice. So, to this end we offer this service as an option for you to consider.
I hope this is helpful. As I said, I have had many clients who were very troubled that their dear cats might end up at the ASPCA or other agencies which do Euthanize unwanted pets. So, as to this end, we offer this service as an option for you to consider.
- The Cat Practice
http://www.thecatpractice.com/felinehealth/whathappens.htm

What if your cat dies right after you die? What if The Cat Practice just cashes your check and throws the cat away? You wouldn't know because you'd be dead. You could assign a member of your family to constantly check up on Dr. Sullivan to make sure he's taking care of the cat, but this member of the family would probably be more inclined to take care of the cat for you for less than $10,000. This makes me sad, especially since we're in New York and there are a ton of rich old ladies that would buy into this sort of thing.