# Pet Injury Claim — Veterinary Costs After a Dog Incident
Date: 19 October 2026
Parties and reference: Claimant: Alice Grant, 9 Example Park Road, Reading, keeper of Poppy, a spaniel. To Daniel Cole, 12 Example Meadow, Reading, handler and stated keeper of Rex, a large crossbreed. Incident reference EXAMPLE-PET-1010.
## 1. Incident and observations
At about 10:15 on 10 October 2026 on the public path beside Example Park's east gate, Poppy was on a short lead beside me. I saw Rex pull free from the lead you were holding, run towards Poppy and bite her shoulder before you restrained him. I enclose a location sketch, time-stamped photographs and the contact details of witness Maya Ward, shared with her permission. Please provide your own account and correct any disputed detail; I do not suggest that the photographs alone establish legal liability.
## 2. Alleged responsibility and information
My present allegation is that reasonable control was not maintained while handling Rex near another leashed dog, causing the injury. Please explain the lead or harness arrangement and any relevant prior behaviour known to you. Liability depends on the evidence and applicable law; I do not assume every dog injury automatically satisfies negligence or the separate conditions of the Animals Act 1971. Please pass this letter to any relevant public-liability insurer and provide a claim contact, without sending private policy credentials.
## 3. Treatment, loss and insurance credit
Example Veterinary Clinic treated the bite wound on 10 October and reviewed Poppy on 14 October. The itemised invoice is £900 including examination, wound care and medication. My pet insurer has paid £600, leaving £300 personally unreimbursed; I presently request that £300 only. The insurer's possible recovery rights for its £600 are reserved and I will coordinate with it rather than settle away those rights or recover the same cost twice. I claim no speculative future treatment, sentimental valuation or automatic distress award.
## 4. Evidence, mitigation and proposed response
The clinical note records an injury consistent with a bite but is not an expert determination of which dog caused it or who was legally at fault. I have followed the vet's care advice and will report any material change supported by evidence. Please acknowledge by 2 November and provide a substantive response by 16 November 2026, or explain a reasonable need for further investigation. These are requested correspondence dates, not a declaration that a court must award the sum if you do not reply.
## 5. Resolution and signature
I am willing to discuss a proportionate resolution or suitable mediation and will take advice before any proceedings. This is an open factual claim letter, not a threat to report you unless you pay. Any immediate animal-control concern is separate from the civil costs claim. Please preserve relevant photographs, equipment and witness information; do not approach my vet for confidential records without appropriate authority. Signed Alice Grant, 19 October 2026; alice.grant@example.com. Payment method and any settlement wording must be agreed securely.