Carla Strickland v. Kathryn and Jeremy Medlen

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Beauty without Vanity, Strength without Insolence, Courage without Ferocity, And all the Virtues of Man without his Vices 1

Texans love their dogs. Throughout the Lone Star State, canine companions are treated — and treasured — not as mere personal property but as beloved friends and confidants, even family members. Given the richness that companion animals add to our everyday lives, losing “man’s best friend” is undoubtedly sorrowful. Even the gruffest among us tears up (every time) at the end of Old Yeller. 2

This case concerns the types of damages available for the loss of a family pet. If…