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Support for retired service animals

EDM (Early Day Motion) 804: tabled on 11 September 2026

Tabled in the 2026-27 session.

This motion has been signed by 1 Member. It has not yet had any amendments submitted.

Motion text

That this House recognises the important work service animals do in the public service sector to enable emergency services to respond and solve key incidents; believes that these animals deserve support in old age after their careers; notes the many challenges these animals face after leaving active service including issues such as the financial burden of veterinary treatment for service-related injuries and age-related conditions, inconsistent support across different services and organisations, limited recognition of the work they do in active service and the limited support for the owners and handlers who take on the financial and emotional responsibility after retirement; further believes that these animals deserve long term sustainable solutions; further recognises the work that may charities and voluntary organisations do in this sector; and calls on the Government to give greater support to service animals in their retirement and to engage with said charity and voluntary organisations.

The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.

There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.