Is joint ownership of our pets a legal document?

[dentsflogged 352]

10 hours ago, missileman said:

I think it could be used to show you both at the same address......I don't see any other significance.......just my opinion.

It's one extra "we've committed to things together" piece of evidence. Pets need training, they cost money (not just to adopt but to insure - unless you want a huge unexpected bill) and for a lot of folks who don't want to or can't have kids are the furry equivalent of children (yes, I know they're not comparable, but many people feel that they are).  I think it's just one more thing that can show you're committed as a "family unit" even if you're just a unit of 2 adults and a cat/dog

[Dutchster 1,107]

Do it if it makes you feel good, whether it holds value or not. After gathering strong evidence of financial co-mingling, we added papers where the vet has us both down on one account for all three of our rescue cats. Can't hurt, might not hold value, but if they want to know the most of our relationship, they might as well know about our pets. 

[andy78 178]

On 6/29/2019 at 12:40 PM, sylviachan said:

Hi, I am in the process of gathering my supporting documents for Form I-751, removal of conditional spouse. We do not have kids but we have two beautiful cats adopted through SPCA. I wonder if the adoption documents can serve as legal evidence to prove our bonafide marriage? 

Not sure what you mean exactly by "legal document" or "legal evidence".  But, yes, I think it can be used as part of the various supporting documents you are using as evidence in your case.

[Sukie 1,460]

It is not "legal" evidence.  But...it is evidence that you "do life together".  We imported our cat from Australia and included a copy of the vet bill for the import certificate, the import certificate for the cat, and the invoice for JetPets - the firm that actually arranged for the flight(s) for our cat.  We don't have children either.

 

It is not "primary" evidence, but it IS evidence of commitment (especially emotional and financial) together!

 

Go for it!

 

Sukie in NY