It is the start of the New Year and I am still basking in the holiday glow. The glow emanates from good will and holiday cheer, from spending time with loved ones and hearing from old friends, from a little time off work, indulging in good food and drinks, and certainly from all the new gifts

Many people consider pets to be members of their family. When discussing the break-down of a family unit we may comment on who should have “custody” of the pets. However, the Canadian judiciary is reluctant to engage in such discussions. In Canadian courts pets are treated as property; little different from the dishes or the