Perspective
Jul. 18, 2012
Are pets part of the family?
Presently, the law appears to treat pets only as property but that law may be evolving as pet disputes become more prevalent. By Marlo Van Oorschot and Karina York Sturman
We love our pets for the unconditional love they offer us despite often being left alone or in the care of others for many hours. They happily greet us at the door, loyally watch over our safety and often are allowed to occupy our beds. We travel with them, may dress them and most of us cannot picture life without our pets - they are part of our families.
Now imagine your pet referred to as "pro...
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