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Running a startup together is high-pressure enough, but what happens to the rescue dog you both adopted and integrated into your 'office culture' when the relationship dissolves? Since your pet has effectively become the company mascot and a key part of your work-life balance, how do you decide custody without impacting the stability of the business you built? I'm curious if anyone has navigated this unique intersection of property, professional boundaries, and emotional attachment to a rescued animal.