Pets beings with sensitivity and quasi-family members. its importance after the family breakup.

Abstract

Law 17/2021, of December 15, amending the Civil Code, the Mortgage Law and the Civil Procedure Law, on the legal regime of animals, has introduced their consideration as living beings endowed with sensitivity. Pets are given special protection and consideration. The new relationships of coexistence that are established between animals and human beings denote that the true nature of animals goes beyond that of sentient beings, since they are also considered by the majority of the families that benefit from their company as quasi family members. Important is therefore its true nature but also the nature of the relationships, particularly those of coexistence, that are established between companion animals and human beings.