If my boyfriend and I were to break up we would have to go to court over our dogs. The same as if we had children. We both love Dutchess and Princess equally so we would never be able to reach an agreement. In an article I read a Maryland court granted a couple joint custody of their dog (Costello, 2010). Each person got to keep the dog six months out of the year (Costello, 2010). With that being said I would have to have a better arrangement in place. It would be devastating to an animal to be in one place for six months and then have to go somewhere else for six months just to do it again. If this were ever an issue for us we would have to have an every other week arrangement. That would be a lot less stress on the animals. Pets need stability as much as children do. Also, since Dutchess and Princess take part in our holiday traditions we would both have to have them on those days. The summer would also have to be divided evenly. I go camping a lot and it just wouldn’t be the same without them. They have more fun camping then I do.
So, if I were to very have to go through a custody battle for my dogs it would be a very complex case. They mean the world to me and they are worth fighting over. Anyone would fight for their child, so why shouldn’t I do the same for mine.
Costello, C. (2010 July, 30). Gut check: should pets be considered like a child in divorce court, CNN’s American Morning. Retrieved October 24, 2010, From http://amfix.blogs.cnn.com/2010/07/30/gut-check-doggie-custody/
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