Today, a judge affirmed that dogs can be recognized as immediate family members under New York law. The Nonhuman Rights Project submitted two briefs in support of the plaintiffs in this case, who’ll now have the opportunity to recover emotional distress damages for having witnessed the death of their family dog, Duke. Visit our blog to learn more about the importance of this decision:
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Your support for the NhRP helps nonhuman animals—and those who care about them—gain access to justice. Thank you!
Lauren Choplin
Communications Director, the NhRP |
