Paranormal hired to expel mysterious dogs Jakarta 'A district chief in West Java hired a paranormal from Yogyakarta to drive off dogs believed to be attacking livestock in the area. Residents hired the paranormal because the dogs had killed at least 350 goats and hundreds of chickens and other heads of livestock. The situation has upset residents ahead of the Islamic Day of Sacrifice, because there are few goats and heads of livestock left in the area to sacrifice...' Some fearful residents now keep livestock in their houses or sleep with livestock in their pens. [thejakartapost.com]
Florida Law Establishing Pet Trusts Goes into Effect FL A new pet trust law now enables concerned animal owners in Florida to ensure their pets will receive continued care... [
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'The law, which makes Florida the 17th state in which pet trusts are recognized, allows funds to be established for the care of all pets that are alive during their owners' lifetimes. The trusts terminate upon the deaths of the animals, and any remaining money is disbursed as specified by the owners. Florida residents could previously provide for their pets in wills, but the animals' new guardians would have been under no legal obligation to carry out the wishes of the individuals...' [Sherry Morse, Animal News Center, Inc.]
The average amount left to a pet is about $25,000. In the past large sums bequeathed to pets have not always ensured the pets received the care their owners desired. Related: Put Spot in the will (and pick someone you trust) [CNN Money] Animal owners set up trust funds for pets [USA Today]
In dog we trust: 'A colleague of mine had a situation in which a wealthy heir left money to his family to take care of his dogs and to give his housekeeping staff a bonus. The heirs promptly killed the dogs and fired the staff...' [Jenson, Oregon attorney, interviewed in Ticker Magazine] 'Jenson, who crafted both the Oregon and national versions of the legislation, says stories of pets mishandled after an owners death are often 'so shocking and callous that it drives home the point of why we need this trust legislation.'...'
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