1–4: Build the foundation
Begin with an inquiry, select the appropriate pathway, create Guardian and cat profiles, and identify willing caregivers. Path A planning remains distinct from any separately accepted care commitment.
The participant journey
From first inquiry to a plan that can be activated.
Follow the sequence and see where decisions, documents, and acceptance occur.
5–8: Put authority and funding in place
Prepare and execute the applicable agreements, coordinate funding instruments, submit redacted confirmation for staff review, and complete annual reviews.
9–11: Activate and continue
After a qualifying event is reported, staff confirm authority and accepted scope, coordinate transport or placement when applicable, and continue the monitoring required by the governing agreement.
Program boundary
Only accepted agreements create program duties.
Public guidance helps people prepare and coordinate. It does not itself create custody, ownership, placement, residency, fiduciary authority, restricted use, or an emergency-response obligation.
Review program scope