Massachusetts does not recognize non-economic damages in the event of the wrongful loss of a pet's life. As a result, the value of an animal's life at its death is limited to the actual dollar amount of the animal itself. In a 2002 case, Krasnecky v. Meffen, sheep owners sought damages for emotional distress, loss of companionship and society and trespass against owners of dogs who entered sheep owners' property and slaughtered sheep. 56 Mass. App. Ct. 418 (2002)   [...]
