Every year about 8 million dogs and cats are brought to shelters in the United States. They face either adoption or death. According to the American Humane Society, less than 40% are adopted. Each year, 500,000 of those put to death had owners who predeceased them and the animals were no longer wanted. But the scene is changing. Recently The New York Times reported that 27 states have laws allowing people to establish legal trusts for their animals. Pets now can be looked after even when they are predeceased by their owner. Owners get to say in advance how...