Petition · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Make it a legal requirement for dog owners to have insurance
Open for signatures
66 signatures
What the petition asks
I am calling on the Government to make it a legal requirement for dog owners to hold at least third-party liability insurance to prevent victims of dog attacks from having to suffer financially as well as emotionally.
Vet bills after dog attacks can be very high and if victims are unable to cover the full costs of vet bills, owners having third party insurance could cover the remaining costs. Owners who refuse to pay or do not have insurance may force victims to go to small claims court, which may incur further costs and stress.
Timeline
| 3 Feb 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
66
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened
3 Feb 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.