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Animal Law Keyed to Wagman
Travis v. Murray
Citation:
977 N.Y.S.2d 621 (2013)Facts
Shannon Travis and Trisha Murray were married in October 2012 and separated in June 2013. During their marriage, they acquired a miniature dachshund named Joey. After their separation, both parties claimed ownership of Joey, with Travis asserting she was Joey’s primary caretaker. Murray claimed she had purchased Joey and was equally responsible for his care. The dispute over Joey became a significant issue in their divorce proceedings, with both parties seeking what amounted to “custody” of the dog. The court had to determine whether to treat Joey as simple property to be allocated to one party or to consider a more nuanced approach recognizing the emotional bonds between humans and companion animals.
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