I enjoyed Golden Compass at least as much any other big budget CGI fantasy fiction movie at that time,
and was aware of how heavily butchered it had been by studio interference.
Back then there was still hope for a director's cut version DVD/Blu-ray,
which as usual was rumoured to be a far superior movie...???

I don't remember much about the story,
or the practicalities of living with a daemon...???

For instance, would everybody have to take out daemon insurance
to cover accidents and vet bills,
and have them chipped in case they got lost or run over...???

What if your daemon was got at by a neighbour's and had an unwanted litter...???