Till death do us bark: ‘Paw-sitive’ start as pets serve as witnesses in Ecuador weddings

Ecuador now permits pets to be witnesses at civil wedding ceremonies. More than fifty couples have chosen to include their furry companions since May. Luna, a Pekingese, recently stamped her paw print on a marriage certificate. This symbolic gesture acknowledges the significant role pets play in modern families. Officials are adapting policies to meet contemporary societal needs and family structures.