Hangzhou pet groomer was bitten: Who should bear the cost of rabies vaccine?
Recently, a pet groomer in Hangzhou was bitten while grooming a customer's dog and then spent nearly 2,000 yuan to get the rabies vaccine. The incident caused controversy: Should this cost be borne by the pet owner, the beauty shop or the beautician himself? The following are the relevant hot data and analysis of the entire network over the past 10 days.
1. Event background and controversy focus
According to media reports, the pet groomer involved was trimming the dog's hair and bit his finger because the dog was suddenly frightened. The beauty shop requires the pet owner to bear the cost of the vaccine, but the owner believes that the beautician’s improper operation was the main reason and refused to pay. The two parties failed to negotiate, and the beauty shop eventually paid the fee.
2. Hot data statistics on the whole network
| platform | Number of discussions on related topics | Major perspective proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 123,000 items | Pet owners are responsible (45%), beauty shops are responsible (35%), and sharing between the two parties (20%) | |
| Zhihu | 5600+ answers | Legal analysis (60%), industry normative discussion (30%), case suggestions (10%) |
| Tik Tok | 85,000 videos | Support beauticians to protect their rights (52%), criticize pet owners (38%), and others (10%) |
3. Legal basis for division of responsibilities
According to the Civil Code and the Animal Epidemic Prevention Law, pet owners must bear no fault liability for animals to injure people, but if the beautician has gross negligence (such as not wearing protective equipment), the owner's liability can be reduced. The following is a comparison of relevant terms:
| Legal provisions | Content Summary | Applicable situations |
|---|---|---|
| Article 1245 of the Civil Code | Animal keepers shall bear the liability for tort | In principle, pet owners need compensation |
| Article 1173 of the Civil Code | The infringed person's fault can reduce liability | If the beautician does not take protective measures |
4. Industry status and solution suggestions
At present, the pet beauty industry lacks a unified responsibility agreement standard. The survey shows that only 30% of stores will sign clear responsibility letters with customers. Expert advice:
5. Excerpts of netizens' opinions
Weibo user @Pet lover: "The owner must be responsible! Dogs should wear mouth covers when they go out." Zhihu's answerer "Legal Novice" believes: "If the beautician does not require protection, the store should bear part of the responsibility."
Conclusion
The frequent occurrence of such disputes reflects the insufficient standardization of the pet service industry. Only by clarifying the division of responsibilities and improving industry standards can the rights and interests of consumers and practitioners be protected. Who do you think should bear this cost? Welcome to leave a message for discussion.
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