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myLot reputation of 99/100. faith210 (8437)3 years ago

I have heard stories about wealthy people leaving so much of their wealth to their beloved pets and a small portion to their relatives. I have just read one in the internet today. However, I do wonder why some people would choose their pets to inherit a bulk of their wealth. I have nothing against them, that is their decision,I respect that and I know they have their reasons. But I am just really wondering why? How about you, don't you at least wonder why?


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tags:  pets, life, wealth, inheritance, people
 
1. myLot reputation of 97/100. williamjisir (13050)   3 years ago

Hello, faith, my dear friend.

It is not easy to guess why. I think that maybe they are just pet lovers. They concern more about their pets because they can bring them happiness and much pleasure. There is one point that I need to mention, ie, pets are also considered to be one member of the family. That is why they would rather leave their money to their pets once they leave their pets. It is normal. Lol.


myLot reputation of 99/100. faith210 (8437)  3 years ago

Hi williamjisir, my friend! I guess, you are right about that pets do give you much happiness too because I love our dogs. But sometimes, I can't help but think that much wealth can help a lot of poor people who are starving in some countries. However, I respect such thoughts and decisions because it is their money and they have the right to dispose it as they please. Take care and have a nice day!


myLot reputation of 84/100. oneandonemakesix (24038)  3 years ago

Think about the movie Aristocrats

How the lady wanted to leave her estate to her beloved cats....and how the butler tried to kill them for the money.

Many pets are considered family, I know I consider my smokie family.

Mooch


myLot reputation of 97/100. williamjisir (13050)  3 years ago

Thanks for your interesting response. In the society, there are indeed people of different kinds with different thoughts. Some would rather pay more attention to their pets, others would pay more attention to the poor people under poverty line. Like what you said, faith, it is their right to decide how to use the money they have. To those people, I think that maybe they are animal protectors. What do you think both think? But if I had that much money, just like what I narrated in one of my old topic, I would help those poor children to gain more knowledge and skills so that they would be able to have the ability to help themselves to live a better life. Thanks, you two, friends.


myLot reputation of 99/100. faith210 (8437)  3 years ago

williamjisir my friend, sorry for the late response. you are right about that. take care and have a nice day.


myLot reputation of 97/100. williamjisir (13050)  3 years ago

I know that you are busy. Don't care about it being late. I am also sometimes late to respond to a discussion. Have a nice day, faith friend.

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2. myLot reputation of 91/100. uath13 (3808)   3 years ago

In gaining all that wealth they've probably alienated all the people around them leaving only their pets to comfort them. Who else would they leave it to then?


myLot reputation of 99/100. faith210 (8437)  3 years ago

Hi uath13! Yes, maybe that is true somehow. Their pets are the most loyal and the most trusted friend always at their side, comforting and giving them much happiness. Our pets have shown the same sweetness too especially when I feel kinda sad and lonely. So, I guess as for them, there is no one to leave their wealth but to those who gave them comfort and happiness. Great point that i haven't really thought about. Take care and have a nice day!

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3. myLot reputation of 90/100. andrejuly84 (807)   3 years ago

i can't really understand them.yes,i can understand their huge love for that pet but don't think they have any piece of mind.what can a pet do with a fortune?they don't think about this?at least they could pay an amount to a special institute to take care of the pet during its life.what happens finnally with that fortune.how can the pet manage with it?who really gets that money?


myLot reputation of 99/100. faith210 (8437)  3 years ago

Hi andrejuly84! I guess, some pets are really very,very lucky indeed. Maybe in the will, there are conditions that are stipultated for the proper care and disposal of the money regarding their pets. But you know what, we feel the same way. Thanks for your response, really appreciate to know your view. Take care and have a ncie day!


myLot reputation of 90/100. andrejuly84 (807)  3 years ago

thank you!

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4. myLot reputation of 95/100. vmks31 (7459)   3 years ago

That is real interesting because i just heard a few minutes ago on the news that the Mean Queen L.H. left millions to her dog and nothing for 2 grandchildren. Why all this because it is the dead person letting the world know that none in her family are worthy of anything and leaving it to the dog is a sign of slapping someone across the face ..those who thought they would be left something Good Luck


myLot reputation of 99/100. faith210 (8437)  3 years ago

Hi vmks31! Yes, I read that too in the internet. You are right, somehow she told the whole world that her pet is far more worthy than some of her family. Thanks for your response and take care. Have a nice day!

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5. myLot reputation of 94/100. angel_of_charm (2710)   3 years ago

i have no idea of why..does it literarilly means pets inherit their wealth like what it is like on a will of testament? if thats so, i dunno but i kinda think its funny absurd..lolzz..could be that they don't mix well with their relatives knowing other wealthy people just give their love to their pets when they feel like they aren't love from relatives for a reason..( meaning was love by wealth ) thats the only idea i can think of why..


myLot reputation of 99/100. faith210 (8437)  3 years ago

Hi angel_of_charm! Yes, you got it right friend. The pets inherit the cash and all that glitters and it is written in their will and testament. Well, I guess the pets have shown more love than the relatives. Thanks for your response and have a nice day! Take care.

 
6. myLot reputation of 80/100. Rozie37 (7148)   3 years ago

There are so many things that a person can do with their fortune. I can understand them not liking their family enough to leave it all to them. But, there are charities and many other worth while causes that can benefit from a nice donation.
To say that it does not make sense, is putting it mildly. I mean give a few million to the person who will care for the dog and then do something better with the rest.


myLot reputation of 99/100. faith210 (8437)  3 years ago

Hi Rozie37! Sorry for the late response. Yes, I do agree with you that there many charities that can benefit from a nice donation, I just hope that people will give some to them if they won't have any heirs. Thanks for your sharing your point of view, it is the same as mine. Take care and have a nice day.

 
7. myLot reputation of 87/100. ssh123 (18249)   3 years ago

Probably they have lost faith in humans (near relatives and family members) and also they must have found profound love with these pets and consider that their salvation lies in serving these pets I suppose.


myLot reputation of 99/100. faith210 (8437)  3 years ago

Hi ssh123! Yes, they might probably lost faith in humans. We can never know what they have experienced which is why they have made such a decision like that. Thanks for sharing your view. Take care and have a nice day!

 
8. twinbulls1980 (66)   3 years ago

i honestly have no idea why since animals don't give a flip about money. and what is this belief that these pets are going to outlive their owners? are these old people? maybe i need to revise my beneficiary status on my life insurance policy, lol.


myLot reputation of 99/100. faith210 (8437)  3 years ago

hi twinbulls! yes, i agree with you. pets won't even know the difference if they were shortchanged or what. so please if you will revise your beneficiary status on your life insurance, make me the beneficiary. lol! take care and have a nice day!

 
9. myLot reputation of 95/100. medstudents4 (292)   3 years ago

LOL..this rich dog looks happy and contempted..ha..ha..cool topic..well faith210,i think the problem most rich people have is trust..they don't trust every living human around them because they are so rich so they just think people are after their wealth and not them so even if somebody wins their trust they don't want to pass their wealth on to that particular person as they always have a fear in their mind about the constant trust in that person and they can easily assume him/her turned hostile if he ignores them even once and that too by chance so they just are not born to risk their properties with fellow humans..moreover its human nature also prevailing globally these days that nobody can see the other person getting free money and that too of his/her own...so who's left at the end are their pets as they are always with them..they love them,adore them.trust them that they won't harm them because they feel secure about their non-human character and identity..and most commonly these people rear dogs..which are considered to be among the most loyal pets..so due to all these reasons they feel satisfaction in making their dear and loyal dogs to be the next owner of their property..every dog has its day..LOL..so does the one about whom you have read..you are asking about wondering on such incidences..yes dear i wonder a lot and at the same time consider them crazy too because dogs can don't know what to do with the money..its entirely made by human beings for human use..LOL..i just wonder about a new magazine release for wealthy dogs stating the richest dogs state and country wise..(*chuckles*)


myLot reputation of 99/100. faith210 (8437)  3 years ago

hi medstudents4! haha..just wait for that magazine, soon it will be in the newstand. lol! i agree with you that it is a matter of trust. take care and have a nice day.

 
10. myLot reputation of 96/100. jdpartosa (2631)   3 years ago

love my pets too. but i don't think i'd inherit my wealth to them. no offense too, to those who do.

i think wealth should be shared to others who are capable of enriching it. i don't think animals are capable of that. you may however, share or build a foundation for animals to help promote their welfare.:)

see, i can be serious sometimes. i can help it.:)


myLot reputation of 99/100. faith210 (8437)  3 years ago

hi jdpartosa! wow, that is a serious and sensible response. lol! i agree with you absolutely. take care and have a nice day!

 
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