Rejected petition Very tough jail sentences for dog/animal thefts

Peoples pets are their family members. Make dog/animal theft carry harsher sentences. This despicable crime needs to carry harsh prison sentences.
The animals and their owners deserve much better protection in the modern day. It’s not just a pet, it’s someone’s whole life

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Dog/animal theft needs to carry mandatory harsh prison sentences

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Increase minimum and maximum sentences for pet theft
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/563711

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Date submitted 10 March 2021
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