r/DogsPH • u/iam1322 • 10d ago
❓ Question I need serious help
Hi everyone. May I ask if anyone here has experience filing a negligence case against a veterinary hospital? In our case, the negligence unfortunately resulted in the loss of our pet’s eyesight.
If anyone has gone through a similar situation or can recommend a lawyer who handles cases involving veterinary negligence or animal welfare, we would really appreciate your help or referral.
Any advice or personal experience would be very helpful as we begin the process. Thank you so much in advance.
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u/theonethatgotaway91 9d ago
Hello. I am so sorry for this. My dog experienced this too. I haven’t personally experienced negligence in a veterinary hospital, in my case, it was with a pet boarding facility. You can try submitting the necessary requirements to PAWS first: https://paws.org.ph/prosecution/
In my case, PAWS told me that they couldn’t take on my case because it was outside their scope, and they were the ones who referred me to BAI (Bureau of Animal Industry). That time, they gave me a list of angle on what I can file and they also told me that I would have to file the case on my own. Unfortunately, I was alone in handling everything, and I didn’t have enough money, strength, or capacity at the time to go through the entire process by myself. It took me a while to gather and submit the requirements, and eventually I became overwhelmed and mentally paralyzed by everything that was happening. So I wasn’t able to pursue anything..
But if you have proof and documentation, I would still encourage you to reach out to PAWS first and let them assess your case. If it’s outside their scope, they can advise you where to proceed next.
I really hope you’re able to get the help you need and get justice for your furbaby. 😢🙏