You have been harmed by a pet or stray animal. How to compensate for damages?

If the damage was caused by a pet:

Owner's responsibility:

• The owner of the pet is obliged to compensate for the damages in full.

This applies to:

• Material damage (e.g., damage to property).
• Moral damage (if the victim suffered).

How to act:

• Contact the owner with a request for voluntary compensation for damages.
• In case of refusal, file a lawsuit in court.

If the damage was caused by a stray animal:

Responsibility of the territorial community:

• The territorial community in whose territory a stray animal is found is obliged to compensate for the damage.
• This can apply to both property and non-pecuniary damage.

How to act:

• Apply to the executive body of local authorities with a claim for damages.
• If there is no voluntary compensation, file a lawsuit in court.

The general procedure for reimbursement:

Documentation of the event:

• Gather evidence of the damage (photos of the damage, medical certificates, reports, etc.).
• In the event of an attack, call the police to record the incident.

Damage assessment:

• Order a property damage assessment from specialists.

Conflict resolution:

• Submit a written request for reimbursement.
• In case of refusal, go to court.

Note:

• In court, you can claim compensation for both material and non-pecuniary damage.