THE RIGHT OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS IN THE MULTISPECIES FAMILY

Abstract

This article analyzes the evolution of the concept of family; domestic animals, within the scope of the multispecies family; animal sentience and established rights; custody, in case of dissolution of the multispecies family, and the updating of legislation. To address this topic, focus was given to updating the Civil Code. The objective of this research is to highlight the subjects proposed in the article. For this, exploratory research was used as a methodology, using websites, books, articles and news. The main authors used in the research are: Gary Francione, Juliana Soares de Oliveira, Lewis Henry Morgan, Lima apud Lourenço, Marianna Chaves, Maria Berenice Dias, Michele Faria de Sousa, Pablo Stolze Gagliano, Roberta Salvático Vaz de Mello, Rodolfo Pamplona Filho and Flávio Tartuce. The results indicated that the Brazilian legislation, although delayed, has been updating itself in the integral protection of the multispecies family, and that the legal system has as its main point, in decisions, to protect the welfare of the animal and the affective bond between animals and humans. It is clear that the discussion of the topic, together with the significant increase in demand, makes evident the need to address the subject, as well as the need for updated legislation to guarantee the rights of families, animals and society in general.