For Fiduciaries - What You Need to Know
You weren’t hired to manage pets—but that doesn’t mean you’re off the hook.
In estate work, the pets are rarely the headline.
But when something goes sideways, they’re often the fire drill.
You’re not alone.
Every fiduciary has that story:
A vague trust clause with no actionable pet care plan
A dying client with parrots that scream all day
A dog that wrecks the staging because no one secured the gate
Or worse—a trust funded with pet care money, but no infrastructure to carry it out
And guess who’s liable when something slips? You.
Where Traditional Pet Care Falls Apart
The pet care industry doesn’t follow fiduciary law.
It’s designed for convenience, not compliance.
Industry Flaws = Fiduciary Consequences
No mandatory training = Risk of injury, legal exposure
No CPR/first aid certification = No readiness for emergencies
No insurance or COI = You're unprotected if anything goes wrong
No legal documentation = No oversight, no accountability
No continuity = Chaos when care changes or client declines
Emotion-based pricing = Cost creep, budget misalignment
Even good pet pros don’t run fiduciary-ready businesses.
Why Glass Dog Agency Was Built for You
We’re the only care service designed around fiduciary law.
Every client is assigned a concierge care manager—a high-level industry professional—who becomes the single point of contact for:
Translating and executing pet trust language
Designing a care plan based on legal, emotional, and environmental needs
Coordinating the on-the-ground care team
Handling any updates, transitions, emergencies, or end-of-life planning
Providing documentation, reporting, insurance, and NDAs
This structure exists whether the client uses care services once a month or twice a day.
The team is always ready, the plan is always compliant, and you’re never pulled into logistics.
Common Problems We Solve (That You Shouldn’t Have To)
Vague will language → We define and execute
Trust funding but no care plan → We design budgets and secure vendors
Client hospitalized → We onboard the pet into interim care with one call
Family tension → We provide neutral third-party care management
Exotic animals → We vet and engage specialists immediately
Property damage risks → We collaborate on pet scaping to protect equity
What You Risk Without a Structured Plan
Every pet in an estate is a potential liability if their care isn’t documented, funded, and executed professionally.
You’ve worked too hard to let an untrained dog sitter or a confused family member blow up your client’s plan—and your reputation.
How We Align With Fiduciary Duty
Fiduciary Standard = Glass Dog Solution
Duty of Loyalty = 'Neutral party”not family-biased or emotionally driven
Duty of Prudence = Concierge + vetted care providers with full documentation
Duty to Monitor = Systematic updates, logs, and care notes
Duty to Control Costs = Preventative care planning + budget alignment
Duty to Follow Plan Docs = Legal interpretation + integrated execution
Risk Mitigation = NDAs, COIs, and additionally insured status for your firm
Sidebar:
Fiduciary Risk Alert
Most pet care providers are not compliant with fiduciary duty:
No COI or legal documentation
No CPR/first aid certification
No backup systems or continuity
Emotionally driven pricing
Glass Dog protects your client—and you.
Ready to Eliminate the Pet Chaos?
Let’s create a care model that aligns with estate law, supports your team, and protects everything your client values.