I'm literally about to go to court in Newfoundland over custody of a dog. I'm personally SO happy that this case is set before me because at this point the defendant has had my dog (against my will) for longer than I had him in my possession. We both love the dog obviously, but why should he get to keep him? I bought the dog with my own money and have paid for all his medical care by myself. Everything is in my name. If a judge looked at the situation in terms of time spent, I would lose my dog. How is that at all fair? I know this is an older video, but I'm genuinely curious about how the public sees situations like this? You can't really measure how much someone loves their dog if we both treated him kindly. I think it is the correct use of the law to view them as property as there is no other way I can think of to settle the situation I'm in now.
He sounds ridiculous to be honest, and anyone with half a brain can understand why this isn't practical. You can't prove who loves a dog more in any pet custody case that continues to a hearing, because they are both there spending time and money to get their friend back. And he's wrong when he says couples adopt together. I was in a relationship when I adopted my dog, and if she said no I would've adopted anyways. It was MY choice, not hers. This would just make it very easy to lie in court and get your way. Pets are treated as property in a court of law and for good reason.
I see where you are coming from, but yes couples can adopt together. Because in most cases, there is a loooong discussion about breeds, if you are actually ready, what equipment to get, if you should use a trainer etc. In that case most couples pay one half each for the dog. So that's where the emotional connection comes in, who paid more in bills, food etc., and what is best for the dog. If you got the dog together and raised it together where both partners wanted it, it is a different case from yours were you would have gotten a dog either way. That makes it YOUR dog. But in most cases, both people have done a lot for the dog and want to keep it, and to look at it as personal property is not always the right way to look at it🤷🏼♀️
I'm literally about to go to court in Newfoundland over custody of a dog. I'm personally SO happy that this case is set before me because at this point the defendant has had my dog (against my will) for longer than I had him in my possession. We both love the dog obviously, but why should he get to keep him? I bought the dog with my own money and have paid for all his medical care by myself. Everything is in my name. If a judge looked at the situation in terms of time spent, I would lose my dog. How is that at all fair? I know this is an older video, but I'm genuinely curious about how the public sees situations like this? You can't really measure how much someone loves their dog if we both treated him kindly. I think it is the correct use of the law to view them as property as there is no other way I can think of to settle the situation I'm in now.
Kimberly C. going through the same thing just curious of how much that costs?
@@ericasheppard5401 what happened?
@@ericasheppard5401 going thru same thing
My gf is going through this it's so sad smh
How did everyone case turned out
He sounds ridiculous to be honest, and anyone with half a brain can understand why this isn't practical. You can't prove who loves a dog more in any pet custody case that continues to a hearing, because they are both there spending time and money to get their friend back. And he's wrong when he says couples adopt together. I was in a relationship when I adopted my dog, and if she said no I would've adopted anyways. It was MY choice, not hers. This would just make it very easy to lie in court and get your way. Pets are treated as property in a court of law and for good reason.
I see where you are coming from, but yes couples can adopt together. Because in most cases, there is a loooong discussion about breeds, if you are actually ready, what equipment to get, if you should use a trainer etc. In that case most couples pay one half each for the dog. So that's where the emotional connection comes in, who paid more in bills, food etc., and what is best for the dog. If you got the dog together and raised it together where both partners wanted it, it is a different case from yours were you would have gotten a dog either way. That makes it YOUR dog. But in most cases, both people have done a lot for the dog and want to keep it, and to look at it as personal property is not always the right way to look at it🤷🏼♀️