That people come love their dogs and cats to this degree surprises no one who has even known the love of animals. So it is also not surprising that courts have been asked to make Solomonic decisions about dividing the family dog or cat.

In general in some decisions involving domesticated animals, courts have held that attachment to the pet."

This is not the same as a ’best interest of the animal’ standard, and courts have shied away from appellate court observed.

See Pets.