Petition · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Owners to be able to claim compensation for pet suffering due to vet negligence
Closed
109 signatures
What the petition asks
We want a law allowing pet owners to claim legal damages for pain and suffering caused by veterinary negligence, holding vets accountable in court — not just for financial loss, but for the animal’s suffering.
Pets are sentient beings, yet the law treats them as property when harmed by a vet’s mistake. We want better protections and justice for all animals.
Timeline
| 8 May 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 8 Nov 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
109
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened
8 May 2025
Closed
8 Nov 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Jul 2026.