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On Friday, Hawaii Gov. Linda Lingle signed into law a measure that allows residents to leave a trust for the care of their dog, cat, or other domestic animal.

Friday also marked National "Take Your Pet to Work Day." Several legislators and a number of other workers showed off their four-legged friends, who mostly behaved.

"These aren't just pets. These are a part of the family. You miss them when you're away. You worry about them. They really are important parts of your life," Lingle said.

Animal law attorney Emily Gardner helped draft the original bill. Garner became attracted to the issue while visiting elderly long-term care patients at St. Francis Hospital with her dog, Toby, who works as a therapy dog.

There is no truth to rumour that immediately following the signing of the bill, a large collection of dogs gathered for a high stakes game of poker.