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Post by Mel Mel on Dec 5, 2006 4:10:03 GMT
NORTHFIELD, Vt. - When Denis and Sarah Scheele’s dog was fatally shot after wandering onto a man’s property, they sued — and not just for damages. The couple also wanted compensation for their emotional distress and loss of companionship.
Their case is one of a growing number around the country that asks courts to recognize what dog owners already do: that man’s best friend is worth more than its retail price....continued... www.msnbc.msn.com/id/16036280/
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Post by jessica345 on Dec 9, 2006 15:47:24 GMT
It's about time. It's so stupid that animals are still being treated like property, like things, by the law. Losing a companion animal is NOT like losing a damn computer or television!
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