Vermont's high court considers pets' special value

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Vermont's high court considers pets' special value

« on: May 31, 2008, 10:11:11 PM »

http://www.avma.org/onlnews/javma/may08/080515h.asp

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AVMA journals > JAVMA News > Animal jurisprudence May 15, 2008

Vermont's high court considers pets' special value

Suit seeks compensation for emotional pain and loss of companionship

"Vermont's Supreme Court will hear a case about whether a pet owner has the right to compensation for the emotional pain and loss of companionship when the animal dies as a result of negligence.

Sensing the importance of the case, veterinary associations—including the AVMA—animal rights groups, and other interested parties are weighing in. Although limited to the state of Vermont, the court's decision has the potential to reshape animal jurisprudence in this country as well as the practice of veterinary medicine...."

Details at link.


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Re: Vermont's high court considers pets' special value

« Reply #1 on: June 01, 2008, 01:28:05 AM »

Yep - the vultures are circling, circling... I can only imagine what a huge impact the decision will bear upon all pet-related industries and services. We should watch this case closely... wish we had some more details about the case Undecided


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Re: Vermont's high court considers pets' special value

« Reply #2 on: June 01, 2008, 04:37:46 AM »

I haven't read the whole thing yet, but it's about time that someone (besides US) acknowledged the importance and value of these precious beings!

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Re: Vermont's high court considers pets' special value

« Reply #3 on: June 01, 2008, 01:21:16 PM »

I couldn't find the brief AVMA claims to have filed in the case. Do you have any links handy with case information? I'd be inclined to file an amicus brief myself on this one.


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Re: Vermont's high court considers pets' special value

« Reply #4 on: June 04, 2008, 12:00:59 PM »

Quote from: Don Earl on June 01, 2008, 01:21:16 PM

I couldn't find the brief AVMA claims to have filed in the case. Do you have any links handy with case information? I'd be inclined to file an amicus brief myself on this one.

Sorry, Don. I just happened to run across that article. I'll post if I find more on it.


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