These states legalize dogs as family pets.

The Pew Research Center found that 51% of pet owners consider their pets family members.

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Researchers observed that treating dogs as family members is a social trend.

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Pets in some states might become caught in unpleasant custody battles because they are family.

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Like children, dog ownership can be disputed, and a judge may decide who receives custody of the beloved canine.

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Psychology Today reports that most states use the best interest analysis to determine child custody.

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The ability to care for the dog and its interaction with

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family members are variables in this technique while arguing for custody.

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