Petition · past parliament
Give employees a right to bereavement leave following the death of a pet
Closed
55 signatures
What the petition asks
To give people rights to bereavement leave for the death of their beloved pets, as parents do following the loss of a child. Many people see pets as pet of their family, and allowing bereaved pet owners to take time off would give them time to grieve.
A number of employers allow workers to take compassionate leave after a pet dies. I want all employees to have a right to this.
Losing a beloved pet can be as bad for some people as losing a child. In my case, having just had a miscarriage, it felt like two losses. Like many other people, my cat gave me comfort and reassurance. For solace, assurance, and assistance with loneliness, many of us look to dogs, cats, and other pets.
Losing a beloved pet can be as bad for some people as losing a child. In my case, having just had a miscarriage, it felt like two losses. Like many other people, my cat gave me comfort and reassurance. For solace, assurance, and assistance with loneliness, many of us look to dogs, cats, and other pets.
Timeline
| 7 Oct 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 7 Apr 2023 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
55
Status
Closed
Opened
7 Oct 2022
Closed
7 Apr 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.