30/11/2024
We urge the government to introduce legislation that:
• Formally recognises companion animals as sentient beings rather than property.
• Extends legal protections to all companion animals, not just service animals or animals involved in theft cases.
• Creates a new legal category for companion animals, separate from other forms of property, to reflect their unique emotional and social value.
• Recognises specific charges for the harm or killing of companion animals in cases of reckless or criminal activity, ensuring that offenders are punished appropriately for the loss of a sentient being, not just for property damage.
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