Experts to meet at MSU to discuss the legal role of pets in families [View all]
By WILX News 10
Published: Oct. 3, 2024
EAST LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Under the law, pets are considered property, not family.
On Thursday, social and legal experts are meeting at Michigan State University (MSU) for a day-long conference to discuss the need to change that narrative. This is the second year of the conference.
Experts say the role of pets in families should be reflected in law.
“Our families have evolved to include companion animals as full members with their own roles within the family unit. And so this change has not been reflected within the legal system today,” said MSU Animal Law Fellow Angie Vega.
Thursday’s conference will go on until 5 p.m.
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Good. My cats are not "property;" they're family, and I'm sure most people who live with companion animals feel the same way. It would be nice to see the law reflect that.
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