Claim compensation for an XL Bully dog
Use these forms to make a compensation claim for an XL Bully dog that was euthanised by 31 January 2024.
Applies to England and Wales
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If you had your XL Bully dog put down by a vet by 31 January 2024 you could claim compensation. The closing date for all claims was 15 March 2024.
If you submitted a claim by 15 March and received an automated reply from XLBullyCompensationScheme@defra.gov.uk, your claim is being processed.
When you’ll receive your compensation
The Rural Payments Agency (RPA) is working on behalf of Defra to process the compensation payments.
The RPA usually take up to 30 working days to process a valid compensation claim.
For a claim to be valid, you must have included the form (with all required fields filled in) and receipt or invoice showing how much you paid.
All valid claims will be paid into your bank account. RPA will send you confirmation of payment by post.
Ban on XL Bully dogs
Find out more about the ban on XL Bully dogs.
Get help
Call the Defra helpline: 03459 335577. The helpline is open Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm.
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Last updated 16 March 2024 + show all updates
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Removed the compensation forms. The closing date for all claims was 15 March.
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Vets should not complete or sign the compensation form if the XL Bully dog was euthanised after 31 January 2024.
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Added VCE03 form to claim £100 compensation towards the value of an XL Bully dog if you have used a free charity service to have your dog euthanised.
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Added updated versions of the compensation forms to clarify that you must register with the Rural Payments Agency before sending the form.
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First published.