Petition
Create an Animal NHS
Rejected
12 signatures
What the petition asks
The cost of veterinary provision is rising exponentially. If Parliament sets up an Animal NHS, if only for the animals of pensioners and those on means tested benefits, it will prevent pet owning from becoming the province of only the extremely wealthy.
Pet owners whose animals become ill or are injured and who are on limited financial means face the choice of killing their animal or being prosecuted by the RSPCA if they wait until they have the money to pay for treatment.
If veterinary students who worked for an Animal NHS for 5 years when they qualified had their tuitions fees waived the scheme would pay for itself considering the heartbreak and stress that pet owners face. in these situations.
If veterinary students who worked for an Animal NHS for 5 years when they qualified had their tuitions fees waived the scheme would pay for itself considering the heartbreak and stress that pet owners face. in these situations.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
You may wish to sign this petition which calls for the same action: Fund a veterinary service for pets so people don’t have to pay vet fees
Timeline
| 17 Nov 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 17 Dec 2024 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
12
Status
Rejected
Rejected
17 Dec 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 20 Aug 2026.