Goodnight, Gracie, Wherever You Are.
––by Anna Cooke e
Which One of These Is Worth Only the Replacement Value if Damaged or Destroyed?
Barcalounger - The reclining lounge chair known for its high quality, luxurious comfort and innovative design.
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Barking Lounger - The family dog, Gracie known for her uncondi- tional love, ability to provide luxurious comfort; a one of a kind design.
Dr. R.K. Anderson passed away in October of this year. While you may not recognize his name, you might be familiar with a product he invented—the Gentle Leader head collar. He was also a founding member of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists and a men- tor to many veterinarians. According to Dr. Marty Becker, R.K. was a powerful voice for pets, people and the profession of veterinary medicine. Dr. Anderson, along with Dr. Leo Bustad, spearheaded the theory of the human-animal bond. “These two gentlemen knew the importance of celebrating, protecting and nurturing this bond,” said Dr. Becker. As one of Dr. Becker’s mentors,
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R.K. taught him to “always look after and speak out for the best interests of the animal.” In the legal system, animals are protected by anti-
cruelty laws. Owners can bequeath fortunes to them. Their fates in divorce cases no longer hinge on ‘calling’ contests, where judges award custody to whomever the dog responds to first. Still, while people refer to their pets as children,“The
court system has yet to catch up,” said Karina York Sturman, a family law attorney in Los Angeles.“For the most part, our companion pets are considered property, with few more rights than a lounge chair.”
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