PETITIONClosedPetition · petition.parliament.uk
Owners to be able to claim compensation for pet suffering due to vet negligence
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.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
Signatures
109
signatures
Government response threshold (10,000) · 109/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 109/100,000
Background
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.