Many people in Florida and elsewhere consider their pets to be members of the family. Pet owners often want to know that their furry, loved ones will be taken care of after they are gone. Commonly, pet owners ask a trusted person to care of their pet, but sometimes the caretaker changes his or her mind when it comes to taking in the pet. Pet trusts can help prevent such a situation.

A pet trust is a legal document that names a guardian for a pet that outlives its owner….