You wrote: "my will lists my daughter, a dear friend, and Weeping Willow but — how can I be sure that they will love her as I do, and that she will not end up in a shelter? " I can not vouch for your Daughter or Dear Friend. I have been involved with GSD Rescue since 2007 with Last Hope Safe Haven, and I CAN assure you that if your girl does go to Weeping Willow, she will be loved and cared for by one of the most compassionate people I have ever known, Pat Lukos. Weeping Willow is a Sanctuary and the Dogs that Pat takes in NEVER end up in a Shelter. If my dogs outlive me, I would be perfectly comfortable with having Pat take them. As I am reluctant to even have a Vet touch them, that should tell you something. Steve Reierstad Remember: Pillage first, THEN burn!