You are legally responsible for you pooch!

An interesting article “Claiming responsibility for our pets” reinforces the need for pet insurance. If you have a dog, read on!

Following a serious accident involving a cyclist and a spaniel, the question of whether a person is responsible for the damage their pet causes arose. It was decided in the courtroom, that we are, as pet owners, responsible at all times for our animal’s actions! It was argued that in this case, the dog was not trained sufficiently to run free of its leash and that it was no wonder that it caused untold damage. Keep your dog on the lead in public places is rule number one.

Rule number two, is to take out pet insurance, in case accidents happen. As in the case of the pet owner in the article, you could find yourself in one heck of a pickle and having to pay out thousands in compensation.