Rejected petition Make it illegal for a dog to be tied up and left outside any retail outlet.

People tethering their dogs outside shops/stores are making it easier to lose their family member. Make this illegal to put a stop to it.

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People need to take more responsibility for their pets. The stress caused with losing them is heartbreaking so don't make it easy for the thieves.

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Date submitted 23 February 2021
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