Shared Pets, Shared Plans — How PetPact Protects Co-Owners

Sharing a pet can be one of life’s greatest joys. Whether you’re a couple, housemates, or close friends, sharing the walks, cuddles, and responsibilities brings people together.

But what happens if life changes — one of you moves out, your relationship ends, or your circumstances shift?

Without a clear plan, things can get complicated quickly. That’s where PetPact steps in.

🐾 Co-Owning a Pet Sounds Simple — Until It Isn’t

It’s easy to assume everyone’s on the same page about a shared pet.
But when emotions and routines are involved, small misunderstandings can grow into big disagreements.

Who pays for the vet bills?
Who decides on diet or training?
And — the hardest question of all — who keeps the pet if you no longer live together?

In UK law, pets are still considered property, not dependants, which means there’s no automatic recognition of shared “custody”.
That can leave well-meaning co-owners vulnerable to confusion or even conflict if life takes an unexpected turn.

💚 PetPact Brings Clarity, Fairness, and Peace of Mind

PetPact is designed to make co-ownership simple, fair, and focused on your pet’s wellbeing.

When two (or more) people share responsibility for a pet, PetPact lets you set out:

✅ Who owns what — clarifying shared or individual ownership.
✅ Who takes primary care — including living arrangements and day-to-day duties.
✅ How costs are shared, from food to vet bills.
✅ What happens if things change, such as one person moving away or a relationship ending.
✅ A back-up plan, naming a guardian if neither owner can care for the pet.

It’s not about expecting problems — it’s about avoiding them, with everyone’s expectations clear and agreed from the start.

🐕🦺 Keeping the Pet’s Welfare at the Heart

Unlike informal agreements, PetPact goes beyond “who gets the pet.”
It focuses on what’s best for the animal — consistency, familiarity, and emotional stability.

Each PetPact includes space to record your pet’s personality, medical needs, routine, and preferences, so anyone stepping in knows exactly how to care for them.
It’s a simple but powerful way to ensure your pet’s wellbeing comes first, whatever happens between their humans.

⚖️ Designed by Roche Legal - Built on Understanding

At Roche Legal, we created PetPact to make life easier for modern pet owners. We’ve seen how co-ownership disputes can arise, even when everyone has good intentions.
PetPact provides an early, affordable solution — giving clarity before lawyers or courts ever need to be involved.

And because PetPact was developed by a law firm, it’s backed by real legal insight. You can use it on its own or alongside a Will or cohabitation agreement for complete peace of mind.

🐾 A Shared Pet Deserves a Shared Plan

 Love, friendship, and even living arrangements can change — but your pet’s security shouldn’t.

A PetPact keeps everyone aligned, reduces stress, and ensures your pet’s home and happiness are never in question.