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Rules on owning pets ease for families in 900 military homes in Northern Ireland

  • Ministers have eased rules for military families in Northern Ireland, allowing them to own up to two pets without formal permission, effective this week.
  • These changes are part of a new Consumer Charter aimed at enhancing basic rights for service personnel, according to Defence Secretary John Healey.
  • Veterans Minister Al Carns expressed delight in the new rules, highlighting the importance of pet ownership for military personnel and their families.
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The Northern EchoThe Northern Echo
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Rules on owning pets ease for families in 900 military homes in Northern Ireland

The change is part of wider reforms that will allow military homes to be more personalised.

·County Durham, United Kingdom
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Evening StandardEvening Standard
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More pets to be allowed in military accommodation as ministers cut red tape

From this week service personnel will be allowed to keep up to two dogs, cats or smaller pets without needing permission.

·London, United Kingdom
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The Sun broke the news in United Kingdom on Saturday, August 9, 2025.
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