Another precedence being set?  I think so, and I think it is about
time.  Pets no longer being considered as chattel?  It is how it
should be.  The vet bills are high enough to rival those of human
patients; they should be treated the same.

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/southflorida/sfl-71lucky,0,2637
905.story?coll=sfla-home-headlines

"The owners of Lucky the dog will have their day in court after a
Broward judge ruled Tuesday they are entitled to sue a veterinarian
for malpractice and even allege emotional distress caused by their
pet's death."

--
Cheryl