Florida Veterinarian Proposes Legislation For Loss of Pets

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Danny Meek

Kenneth Newman, DVM, operates an emergency hospital for animals in St. Petersburg, Florida.

He has also written proposed legislation entitled, Gracie’s Law, to honor Gracie, his deceased Labrador retriever.

 Gracie was killed by a negligent driver who crushed Gracie and Dr. Newman between two cars.


The proposed Florida law would allow the owner of a pet that is killed through a deliberate act of malice, or through an act of negligence, to be able to obtain compensation for loss of companionship of the pet and for pain and suffering.


The current law, in almost all jurisdictions, is that pets are still considered to be the personal property of the owner.


If a pet is injured or killed, the owner is only entitled to recover the depreciated value or “cost” of the animal.


Dr. Newman wants that law to reflect the changing attitude of pet owners.


You can visit his site here.

 

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