Tatoian, Erica R.2016-05-102016-05-102016-05-0931 J. ENVTL. L. & LITIG. 1471049-0280https://hdl.handle.net/1794/1986320 pagesThe law treats our companion animals, for most purposes, the same as other forms of chattel: a pair of shoes, a chair, a cell phone. But how can this be so? How can the law not discern between sentient beings and inanimate objects?en-USAll Rights Reserved.PetsAnimal rightsArticle