Chores aren't getting done.  The dog hasn't been walked in days and your washing dishes needed right before every meal.  Ever feel like you're overloaded, overworked and just plain over it?

Our pets are like members of our family.  It's not easy to part with our furry, four legged friends following a separation and divorce.  But, sharing custody can become incredibly challenging due to the varied circumstances of an average divorce.

Many couples consider their pet a member of the family and would like shared custody following a break-up. However, there may be some obstacles that present themselves in this situation. So, before deciding on sharing Fido with your ex, it might be worth considering some of the following:

Sure they're cute, but is it time for a new pet?  Hopefully you are reading this article before you wandered into a pet store and were approached by the knowledgeable, teenage kennel tech who said in a chipper upbeat voice, "Hi! Welcome to Pet World.  Would you like to hold a puppy?!"