6 美国各州在法律上承认狗为家庭成员,在宠物案件中作出监护决定。 
6 US states legally recognize dogs as family members for custody decisions in pet cases.
6 美国各州,包括缅因州、新罕布什尔州、纽约州、伊利诺伊州、加利福尼亚州和阿拉斯加州,在法律上承认狗为家庭成员,允许律师和法官根据最符合宠物利益的方式对宠物案件作出监护决定,同时考虑到每个人照顾家庭狗的能力和意愿以及动物的福利和安全。 6 US states, including Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Illinois, California, and Alaska, legally recognize dogs as family members, allowing attorneys and judges to make custody decisions in pet cases based on what is in the best interest of the pet, considering each person's ability and willingness to care for the family dog and the well-being and safety of the animal. 这种法律观点正在发生变化,更多的国家承认人与其宠物之间的情感联系及其福祉的重要性。 This legal perspective is changing, with more states acknowledging the emotional bonds between humans and their pets and the importance of their well-being. 尽管大多数宠物主认为他们的狗是家庭成员,但大多数法院仍然认为狗是财产。 Despite the majority of pet owners considering their dogs as family members, most courts still view them as property.
