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Martin Lewis explains why dog owners face bills but cat owners often do not
Lewis said dog owners can face repair bills and legal claims, while cat owners are usually exempt unless negligence is proven.
- Speaking at the Ideal Home Show in London, money expert Martin Lewis revealed that law treats cats and pets very differently, with significant financial consequences for owners.
- Cats are legally considered "free spirits" with a right to roam, meaning pet owners are generally not held responsible if their cat wanders onto someone else's property and causes damage.
- "You are responsible for your dog's behaviour," Lewis said, emphasizing that owners must pay for repairs or face legal claims if their pet damages property.
- Lewis urged owners to verify their coverage, saying: "It's just worth understanding, if you have a dog, if you have third party liability in your insurance."
- Unless owners have been negligent or damage was foreseeable, they are not responsible for cat behaviour; however, liability may apply in those specific circumstances, Lewis added.
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