Experts will gather at MSU to discuss the legal role of pets in families

EAST LANSING, Mich. (WILX) – Under the law, pets are considered property, not family members.

On Thursday, social and legal experts are gathering at Michigan State University (MSU) for a day-long conference to discuss the need to change this narrative. This is the second year of the conference.

Experts believe that the role of pets in families should be reflected in law.

“Our families have evolved to include pets as full members with their own roles within the family unit. And so that change has not been reflected in the legal system today,” said MSU Animal Law member Angie Vega.

Thursday’s conference will continue until 5 p.m.

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