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Sunday, December 8, 2013

Landmark custody battle over dog in divorce | New York Post

"Instead of regarding Joey like a piece of property, the judge — who gives the full disclosure that he owns a 12-year-old rescued pit bull mix named Peaches — will schedule a hearing to determine his fate."

Historically, pets have been treated as property.  In this landmark case, the judge is actually going to investigate "the best interests" of the dog - a standard generally reserved for children.  Times, they are a changing. 

Landmark custody battle over dog in divorce | New York Post