- Gentreo Pets
Protect your pets like the family they are.
A Pet Power of Attorney and Pet Trust make sure your pets are cared for, whether you are traveling, facing an emergency, or planning for the future.
- Legal protection for your pets
- Update anytime
- Affordable and easy
Pet Power of Attorney + Pet Trust
Complete pet protection documents
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What is a Pet Power of Attorney?
A Pet Power of Attorney is a legal document that lets you appoint someone to make decisions about your pet’s care when you cannot be there.
Whether you are traveling, hospitalized, or deployed, your appointed caretaker has the legal authority to take your pet to the vet, authorize treatments, and make care decisions on your behalf.
Without a Pet Power of Attorney, a pet sitter or friend may not be able to authorize emergency veterinary care, even if your pet’s life is at stake.
You choose exactly what powers to grant, how much money your agent can spend, and how long the authority lasts. You can create a limited POA for a specific trip or a durable one that stays in effect until you revoke it.
What is a Pet Trust?
A Pet Trust is a legal document that provides for your pet’s care if they outlive you.
You set aside funds, name a caregiver to provide daily care, a trustee to manage the money, and a trust protector to make sure your wishes are followed.
Unlike a will, a Pet Trust creates a legally enforceable obligation to care for your pet. You cannot leave money directly to your pet in a will (pets are considered property under U.S. law), but a Pet Trust ensures the resources are there.
You include detailed instructions: food preferences, veterinary care, medications, walking routines, grooming, and even end-of-life care decisions.
When do your pets need protection?
If you have a pet, you need a plan. These are the moments that make it urgent.
Going on Vacation
Leaving your pet with a sitter? A Pet Power of Attorney makes sure they can get vet care if something happens while you are gone.
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Military Deployment
When you are deployed, your pet still needs care. A durable Pet POA keeps your caretaker authorized for as long as you need.
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Facing Surgery or Illness
If you are hospitalized, who takes care of your pet? A Pet POA and Pet Trust cover both the short term and the long term.
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Getting Older
Your pet may outlive you. A Pet Trust ensures they are cared for and funded, no matter what.
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Adopting a New Pet
The best time to protect your pet is when you bring them home. Start their protection plan early.
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Multiple Pets
You can name different caretakers for different pets and include individual care instructions for each one.
Protect My PetsHow it works
1
Tell us about your pets
Add each pet’s name, breed, medications, vet info, food preferences, and daily routines.
2
Choose your people
Name your caretaker, your trustee (to manage funds), and a trust protector (to oversee everything).
3
Review, sign, and store
Download your Pet Power of Attorney and Pet Trust, sign them, and share them securely from your Digital Family Vault.
What your pet documents cover
Everything your pet needs, documented and legally protected.
Veterinary Care
Authorize your caretaker to take your pet to the vet and approve treatments.
Daily Care Instructions
Food, walking schedules, medications, grooming, and routines, all documented.
Financial Provisions
Set aside funds in your Pet Trust to cover food, vet bills, and other care costs.
Emergency Decisions
Your agent can make emergency medical decisions, including authorizing surgery.
Long-Term Care
If your pet outlives you, your Pet Trust provides ongoing funding and care instructions.
Multiple Pets
Cover all of your pets in one plan. Name individual caretakers and instructions for each.
Pet Power of Attorney vs. Pet Trust
They protect your pet in different situations. Most pet owners benefit from having both.
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Pet POA
Pet Trust
Purpose
- Authorizes someone to care for your pet while you are alive
- Provides for your pet's care after you pass away
When it takes effect
- While you are traveling, hospitalized, or incapacitated
- After your death
Financial authority
- Sets spending limits for vet care and daily expenses
- Funds set aside for your pet's lifetime care
Duration
- Limited (for a trip) or durable (ongoing until revoked)
- Lasts for the lifetime of your pet
Key people
- Agent (decision-maker) and Caretaker (daily care)
- Caregiver, Trustee (manages funds), Trust Protector (oversees)
Gentreo Pets includes both documents, plus a Pet Information Sheet and emergency card.
Why pet owners choose Gentreo
Because your pets cannot speak for themselves
Pets rely on you for everything. A Pet Power of Attorney and Pet Trust make sure they are protected even when you cannot be there.
Easy, guided process
We walk you through every detail: pet names, vet info, medications, care instructions, and who you trust to step in.
More than just documents
Your Gentreo Pets plan includes a Pet Information Sheet for sitters, an emergency card for your wallet, and secure storage in your Digital Family Vault.
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$49 / year
Standalone pet protection plan.
Or included at no extra cost with your full Gentreo estate plan ($150/year).
- Pet Power of Attorney
- Pet Trust
- Pet Information Sheet
- Emergency wallet card
- Digital Family Vault storage
Already have a Gentreo estate plan? Pet documents are included at no extra cost.
Do I need pet protection documents?
If any of these apply to you, your pets need a plan. Pet documents are included with your complete Gentreo estate plan, or available standalone as Gentreo Pets for $49/year.
You need a will if you...
- I own a dog, cat, or other pet
- I travel and leave my pet with a sitter or friend
- I am in the military or travel for work
- I live alone with my pet
- I have an older pet with medical needs
- I want to make sure my pet is never sent to a shelter
- I want to set aside money for my pet's future care
- I have multiple pets with different care needs
Frequently asked questions
They depend on you. Make sure they are always protected.
Create your Pet Power of Attorney and Pet Trust today.
