Pets…. are they part of the family or just another piece of property?
I’m a dog lover…. I always have been. To be honest, I don’t really trust people who don’t like animals. What could be wrong with cuddling up with a nice, furry dog or cat that only wants to be fed and give you love. It’s this exact kind of thinking that leads people to humanize their pets. You know what I’m talking about…. dogs with shoes, a winter coat… cats who get Christmas presents… these animals truly become part of the family. But according to the law, are they really part of the family? Should parties actually go to court to get custody of a dog or custody of a cat? Will the court treat pets like children in deciding what happens with our best friends after a divorce or separation? According to Justice Richard Danyliuk of the Saskatchewan Court of Queens Bench, then answer is a resounding “no”. According to Justice Dayliuk “ despite the fact many people treat their dog as part of the family, at law it enjoys no familial rights.”. Please click this link to get more information: http://www.cbc.ca/beta/news/canada/saskatchewan/dog-custody-dispute-saskatoon-1.3889188