All About Amber — A detailed guide to a pet caregiver

Charlene Densen (administrator of a non-for-profit corporation) and Robert Schonfeld (attorney) have published a book entitled All About Amber: Planning for Our Dog in the Event of Our Passing, which provides in tremendous detail the information needed to provide proper care to their dog upon their deaths.

Although the details contained in this book are too extensive to include in a traditional will or trust, having such information available to a pet caregiver would be of invaluable assistance. 

The following is from the book’s description:

It is written as a model for others so that everyone has a plan for their dog in the event they pass away first and that the new family is not unfamiliar with the personality and needs of their new family member.

Besides providing a history of Amber’s life and stories about Amber, the book examines Amber’s personality as well as her likes and dislikes. It discusses basic issues such as Amber’s health issues, hygiene, food, equipment, and toys. The book looks at how Amber reacts with people and other dogs, and outlines the activities in which Amber likes to engage. The aim of the book is that if Amber were to go to her new family, her new family would be familiar with Amber, easing the transition for both Amber and her new family.