TIGER, Snowball and Snookie will be able to play all day long in their own yard, take in a movie, and then get a massage to relieve the stress of the day — all in the comfort of their own kitty condominium. But only if the pet cats outlive their owner. A trust fund set up by cat owner Erica Parker, 41, will provide her orphaned pets with their own suite equipped with television, a yard and other services such as grooming. “I hope that people understand that when people care for their pets it’s not eccentric, it’s just caring,” said Parker, who lives in Littles Town, Pennsylvania, and does not have children. Pet Estates in Melrose, New York, has arranged to care for Parker’s beloved Tiger, Snowball, Snookie, Alex, Kelly Cat and Pinball in the event she cannot. While cats might not be interested in the swimming pool at the 2.8-hectare estate near Albany, New York, owner-less dogs can take a dip while listening to music and wolfing down treats. Pampered pets will enjoy warm meals and a raised, heated bed in the serenity of their own private rooms, as opposed to a kennel cage. Parker and her husband decided during a daily commute to provide for their cats. “We were concerned that, God forbid, something happens to us,” she said. The Parker’s will set aside money for either a semi-private suite with shared community room and play yard, costing US$7,300 per year, or a two-room condo with enclosed porch for US$11,000. Dogs also can receive a half-hour bath for US$40. (SD-Agencies)