Petition · past parliament · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Require pet owners to have accident and emergency insurance
Closed
46 signatures
What the petition asks
Implement legislation which would require a minimum of ‘accident and emergency’ insurance cover for ALL companion animals (eg. cats and dogs) in the UK.
Our pets don’t have a NHS; as the costs of veterinary care due to advances in treatment increase we should strive for responsible pet ownership.
Accident and emergency cover costs as little as £3 per month, and could be the difference between an animal surviving and being euthanised.
As the veterinary industry in the UK is under such high pressures, I believe this should help ensure higher levels of vet care are more accessible, with more veterinary options (as opposed to euthanasia) being offered to pet owners.
Accident and emergency cover costs as little as £3 per month, and could be the difference between an animal surviving and being euthanised.
As the veterinary industry in the UK is under such high pressures, I believe this should help ensure higher levels of vet care are more accessible, with more veterinary options (as opposed to euthanasia) being offered to pet owners.
Timeline
| 12 Oct 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 12 Apr 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
46
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened
12 Oct 2020
Closed
12 Apr 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.