Here is an article about how other states handle it: https://www.animallaw.info/article/determining-value-companion-animals-wrongful-harm-or-death-claims-survey

Here is an article about how other states handle it: https://www.animallaw.info/article/determining-value-companion-animals-wrongful-harm-or-death-claims-survey-us-decisions-and https://www.animallaw.info/article/determining-value-compani... Interestingly, Tennessee and Florida are among the most progressive in terms of recognizing the non-market value of pets. Though this document has not been updated since 2011, so some information may be out of date. I believe NY and IL may have passed laws since then regarding this subject.