Problematic issues on the evaluation of domestic animals during forensic commodity expertises

The article purpose is to address problematic issues during forensic com-modity expertises on the evaluation of pets, in particular, to determine the material damage caused to an animal owner, in case of animal abuse and injuries, mutilation or death of an animal. The animal in this case is the object of civil relations. Carrying out forensic commodity expertises on evaluation of pets, in particular, to determine the material damage caused to an animal owner in case of animal abuse, requires an individual approach in each case, taking into account individual characteristics and obtaining complete initial data to identify objects of study.