Birth rates are low. And younger people of childbearing age are opting to treat their pets like their children. So, it’s safe to assume that more Americans now than ever insist that their pets are full-fledged members of their family. In fact, according to Pew Research, we definitely know that nearly all pet owners in […] The post This Woman Is Suing the IRS to Claim Her Dog as a Dependent appeared first on VICE .