Pet Trust Agreement Template

This Pet Trust Agreement is made on [Date] by and between:

Grantor: [Full Name]
Address: [Address]

Trustee: [Full Name]
Address: [Address]

Pet Caregiver: [Full Name]
Address: [Address]

1. Creation of Trust

I, [Grantor Full Name], create this Pet Trust for the benefit and care of the pet or pets identified in this Agreement.

This Trust shall become effective:

☐ upon my death
☐ upon my incapacity
☐ immediately upon signing
☐ as follows: [Describe]

2. Pet Information

This Trust applies to the following pet or pets:

Pet Name: [Name]
Type / Breed: [Type / Breed]
Color / Markings: [Description]
Age or Date of Birth: [Age / DOB]
Microchip or ID Number: [Number, if applicable]

Additional pet details, if any:

[Insert identifying details for each pet covered by this Trust]

3. Appointment of Trustee and Caregiver

I appoint [Trustee Full Name] as Trustee of this Pet Trust.

I appoint [Caregiver Full Name] as the person responsible for the day-to-day care of the pet.

If the Trustee or Caregiver is unwilling or unable to serve, the following alternate person may serve:

Alternate Trustee: [Full Name]
Alternate Caregiver: [Full Name]

4. Trust Property and Funding

The property placed into this Trust shall include:

[Cash amount]
[Bank account or investment description]
[Insurance proceeds, if applicable]
[Other property or funding source]

The Trustee shall use these assets only for purposes allowed under this Agreement and applicable law.

5. Use of Trust Funds

Trust funds may be used for the following pet-related expenses:

food and daily care;
housing and boarding;
veterinary care and medication;
grooming and hygiene;
training and exercise;
transportation and emergency needs;
other reasonable expenses related to the pet’s health and welfare.

The Trustee may reimburse the Caregiver for approved expenses as provided in this Agreement.

6. Pet Care Instructions

The Caregiver should care for the pet as follows:

[Daily feeding instructions]
[Medication or treatment instructions]
[Exercise or activity needs]
[Behavioral or handling notes]
[Preferred veterinarian or clinic]

Additional care instructions:

[Insert any special requests or routines]

7. Trustee Powers and Duties

The Trustee shall manage the trust property in good faith and use it for the benefit of the pet in accordance with this Agreement.

The Trustee may:

pay approved pet-care expenses;
request receipts or records from the Caregiver;
consult veterinarians or other professionals;
make reasonable decisions about fund management;
replace the Caregiver if necessary under the terms of this Agreement.

8. Caregiver Duties

The Caregiver shall provide reasonable care, shelter, supervision, and attention for the pet.

The Caregiver shall use trust-supported funds only for the pet’s benefit and provide updates or expense records to the Trustee upon reasonable request.

9. Successor Provisions

If the original Trustee or Caregiver cannot continue, the next designated successor shall serve if willing and able.

If no named successor can serve, a court or other proper authority may appoint a replacement in accordance with applicable law.

10. Termination of Trust

This Trust shall terminate upon the death of the last surviving pet covered by this Agreement or at another time permitted by law.

After payment of all proper expenses, any remaining trust property shall be distributed to:

[Name of person, charity, or other beneficiary]

11. Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the state of [State].

12. Signatures

Grantor Signature: __________________________
Name: [Full Name]
Date: [Date]

Trustee Signature: __________________________
Name: [Full Name]
Date: [Date]

Caregiver Signature: __________________________
Name: [Full Name]
Date: [Date]

13. Witnesses or Notary

Witness 1 Signature: __________________________
Name: [Full Name]
Date: [Date]

Witness 2 Signature: __________________________
Name: [Full Name]
Date: [Date]

Notary, if required:

State of [State]
County of [County]

On this [Day] of [Month], [Year], before me, the undersigned notary public, personally appeared [Name of Signer(s)], known to me or satisfactorily proven to be the person(s) whose name(s) are subscribed to this instrument, and acknowledged that they executed the same for the purposes stated herein.

Notary Public Signature: __________________________
Name: [Notary Name]
My Commission Expires: [Date]