I read an interesting and unusual article this week from the Law Society recommending couples who have pets to have a pet-nup, ie a pre-nup for their pet.

The leading pet charity Blue Cross conducted some research and found that over one in four divorces include a dispute over pets.  Dogs and cats are the most fought over pets followed by horses, rabbits and guinea pigs.

Law Society President Andrew Caplen said:

‘Solicitors are usually the first port of call for people who are divorcing so perhaps we are a little on the cynical side – but we see the problems caused when relationships break down acrimoniously and it’s usually costly, stressful and emotionally draining for both parties.

‘Pets are part of the family so it makes sense to think about their welfare.’

Alyson Jones, rehoming development manager at Blue Cross, where many pets are rehomed following relationship breakdown, said:

‘At our rehoming centres