As laws evolve across the country, more states are beginning to recognize pets as family — not property. New “pet prenup” and custody laws now require judges to consider an animal’s well-being when couples separate, shaping how families plan for their pets’ future. Pennsylvania’s HB 97 is the latest example, signaling a broader shift toward protecting our companions’ emotional and physical welfare.

For Dogs On The Run families, this change reinforces what we’ve always believed: the bond between humans and pets is sacred, deserving of compassion, respect, and thoughtful care — in every season of life.