A bill moving through the State House could change how pet custody cases are handled in Rhode Island.
This bill is meant to alleviate some of those costs and concerns.
“They weren’t like a coach, and they become your loving companion for many people,” said State Rep. Charlene Lima.
“It’s a horrible situation, people have spent hundreds of thousands of dollars trying to get their pet back.”
Rep. Lima has sponsored legislation that would establish a process for judges to follow when handling dog divorces.
She said the bill is long overdue, and ensures pets are treated less like property and more like family.
It includes factors like which party owned the pet first, who took on most of the responsibility and which living arrangement is in the…
