{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions.json?page=2&q=animals","first":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions.json?q=animals","last":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions.json?page=24&q=animals","next":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions.json?page=3&q=animals","prev":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions.json?q=animals"},"data":[{"type":"petition","id":722303,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/722303.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Require by law all sports netting to be tied up when not in use","background":"We want the government to make it a legal requirement that all sports netting on sports fields, in schools and domestic gardens is tied up to prevent ensnaring wildlife and pets. Make it a fineable offence for the net owners not to do so.","additional_details":"Every year hundreds of wild animals and pets are trapped in sports netting that has been left in place. Many animals die or suffer horrific constriction injuries. We think this suffering is preventable with a little thought by net owners. We feel they need to be forced to take action by law.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":12131,"created_at":"2025-03-15T12:19:25.234Z","updated_at":"2025-10-16T19:48:20.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2025-04-15T10:47:01.981Z","closed_at":"2025-10-15T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-03-15T12:33:00.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":"2025-06-01T17:53:00.000Z","government_response_at":"2025-07-04T18:52:51.850Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":{"responded_on":"2025-07-03","summary":"The Government agrees the suffering of animals caught in sports netting is preventable but through promoting awareness of the hazards to animals and responsible use of netting, not new legislation. ","details":"The Government is committed to reducing the suffering caused to wild animals and pets. Animals being caught in untied sports netting can be prevented by simply packing away or tying up all sports netting. Therefore, while there are no specific health and safety regulations related to tying up sports nets, good practice is to tie them up safely in between usage and the Government urges owners of sports netting to do this as a matter of routine. \n\nMore broadly, under the Animal Welfare Act 2006, members of the public must ensure they do not cause any unnecessary suffering to wild or companion animals that are being restrained, permanently or temporarily, by their actions. This includes animals that have been caught in a net. Therefore, as there are existing protections, DEFRA has no plans to introduce new legislation to make the leaving of netting untied a fineable offence.\n\nWildlife management is a devolved matter, and the response provided therefore relates to England only. \n\nDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs","created_at":"2025-07-04T18:52:51.847Z","updated_at":"2025-07-04T18:53:52.883Z"},"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DEFRA","name":"Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":750741,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/750741.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Review and reform legal status of pets, and rules on animal control equipment","background":"I ask the Government to review and reform the status of pets to recognise them in all cases as sentient family members and relatives, not chattel. Set out specific strict rules on using animal-control equipment like catch poles and strong penalties if negligence or force cause harm or death to pets.","additional_details":"Losing a pet can cause the same pain as losing a family member, but the law still treats them as property. My dog, Bronson, died in a tragic incident, and I don’t want any other family to experience this. I believe clear rules on catch pole use and strong legal recognition and protections for pets could help prevent avoidable harm and ensure proper accountability in the future. These reforms could be named Bronson's Law.","committee_note":"","state":"open","signature_count":11182,"closing_date":"2026-07-08","created_at":"2025-11-14T13:30:16.095Z","updated_at":"2026-06-13T20:55:20.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2026-01-08T10:04:16.853Z","closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-11-14T16:06:40.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":"2026-01-29T10:51:00.000Z","government_response_at":"2026-02-23T16:24:34.668Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":"Marcus Sean flaherty","rejection":null,"government_response":{"responded_on":"2026-02-23","summary":"We are sorry to hear of Bronson’s death. Where dogs pose a risk to others, restraint poles are an important tool. We continue to support police to embed animal welfare in enforcement practice. ","details":"Thank you for supporting this petition and for raising your concerns about the tragic incident involving Bronson. We understand how painful it is to lose a much‑loved pet, and we offer our deepest sympathies to Bronson’s owner and all those affected. Pets are an important part of family life, and we recognise the strong feelings behind this petition.\n\nAnimal welfare remains a key government priority. We expect all public bodies, including police forces, to take animal welfare into account when carrying out their duties. Police officers often have to make rapid decisions in challenging and unpredictable situations, and while incidents of this nature are rare, they can require swift action to protect people and other animals. Equipment such as dog‑restraint poles are intended to help officers manage these moments safely, though it is essential that such tools are used responsibly and appropriately.\n\nPolice forces in England and Wales operate independently. Individual Chief Constables are responsible for decisions on training, operational procedures and equipment, and for ensuring officers follow national guidance, uphold professional standards and consider animal welfare in their responses.\n\nThe government continues to work with policing partners, animal welfare organisations and experts to ensure welfare considerations are embedded across enforcement practice. We expect forces to review their policies, learn from incidents and make improvements where needed.\n\nWe are grateful to everyone who signed this petition and shared their views. The government remains committed to promoting high standards of animal care and ensuring that the public and their pets feel safe, protected and treated fairly.\n\nDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs","created_at":"2026-02-23T16:24:34.665Z","updated_at":"2026-02-23T16:24:34.665Z"},"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DEFRA","name":"Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":756424,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/756424.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Create a national database of convicted animal abusers","background":"The database should be accessible to relevant authorities and regulated organisations, including local councils, animal welfare charities, veterinary professionals, licenced breeders, rescue centres, and organisations responsible for rehoming animals. Animal cruelty is a serious offence.","additional_details":"Its purpose would be to prevent convicted animal abusers from owning, working with, breeding, or having unsupervised access to animals. It would also improve enforcement of animal disqualification orders, support safeguarding efforts, enhance public and animal safety, and strengthen existing animal welfare legislation. Appropriate safeguards should be included to ensure compliance with privacy and human rights laws. At present enforcement relies on fragmented records and inconsistent checks.","committee_note":"","state":"open","signature_count":10881,"closing_date":"2026-08-06","created_at":"2026-01-08T20:13:11.884Z","updated_at":"2026-06-13T11:57:20.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2026-02-06T09:01:09.384Z","closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-01-09T11:33:50.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":"2026-04-21T12:41:40.000Z","government_response_at":"2026-04-29T12:54:24.302Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":"Abbi Collins","rejection":null,"government_response":{"responded_on":"2026-04-29","summary":"The Government has no plans to introduce an animal abuse register because we already have similar provisions in place.","details":"The Government does not think it would be appropriate to introduce a publicly assessable animal cruelty register. The majority of the population comply with our high animal welfare laws. In the upsetting and unacceptable instances where these laws are violated or repeatedly violated, we already have these offences recorded.\n\nAll prosecutions for animal cruelty offences under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 are currently stored on the Police National Computer. This information may be shared with appropriate organisations. In cases of concern, the information may be shared with the public when requested at the Police’s discretion.\n\nAdditionally, it is important that access to this information is restricted to protect the information from misuse while ensuring it is available for organisations with a justified need to access the information. This is consistent with the Government’s approach to the Child Sex Offender Disclosure Scheme and Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme.\n\nDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs","created_at":"2026-04-29T12:54:24.294Z","updated_at":"2026-04-29T12:55:19.021Z"},"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DEFRA","name":"Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":755755,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/755755.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Fund a new government-backed animal cruelty policing unit","background":"Fund a government-backed Animal Cruelty Policing Unit that has legal authority to seize animals, enforce fines and force entry in cases where there are reasonable grounds to believe that an offence against a protected animal has occurred under Section 9 of the Animal Welfare Act 2006.","additional_details":"Animal welfare charities, such as the RSPCA, have no legal powers to seize animals or force entry into properties, and we believe the police seldom act on cruelty cases due to being a low priority for them. This dedicated unit could effectively bridge the gap between animal welfare charities and the police by enforcing welfare laws without burdening police forces.","committee_note":"","state":"open","signature_count":10619,"closing_date":"2026-08-10","created_at":"2026-01-01T22:22:10.634Z","updated_at":"2026-06-13T20:52:20.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2026-02-10T16:22:52.449Z","closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-01-01T22:36:50.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":"2026-03-14T22:56:10.000Z","government_response_at":"2026-03-25T16:35:42.248Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":"Sammie Wilkinson","rejection":null,"government_response":{"responded_on":"2026-03-25","summary":"The Government is committed to improving animal welfare. A range of established forums and partnerships already support coordinated enforcement across animal welfare legislation.","details":"We do not support the proposal to establish a new government funded Animal Cruelty Policing Unit. Establishing a new organisation or repurposing an existing organisation would be costly and complex, without clear evidence that it would improve enforcement outcomes. \nAs set out in the Animal Welfare Strategy for England,(https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/animal-welfare-strategy-for-england/animal-welfare-strategy-for-england) the Government’s focus is on improving compliance and enforcement outcomes to support high welfare, rather than on changing governance.\n\nThe Government encourages intelligence sharing through established groups, such as the National Animal Health and Welfare Panel, and will continue to work with the sector to drive up animal welfare standards. \n\nThe existing legislative framework already provides robust powers for investigating and responding to animal welfare concerns. Under the Animal Welfare Act 2006, local authorities, the police and the Animal & Plant Health Agency have clear authority to investigate cruelty allegations, enter premises and take necessary enforcement action. Section 18 of the Act enables inspectors or police officers to seize an animal if a veterinary surgeon certifies that it is suffering or likely to suffer and allows them to act without certification where delay would risk further harm. They may also take immediate steps to alleviate suffering, including arranging urgent veterinary treatment, and can apply to the courts for further orders where needed.\n\nThe Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Act 2021 amended the Animal Welfare Act 2006 to increase the sentences available to our courts for the most serious cases of animal cruelty. Anyone who is cruel to an animal faces being sent to prison for up to five years, or receiving an unlimited fine, or both. Following a conviction for animal cruelty or welfare offences, the court may also ban the offender from keeping certain types of animal and order that their animals are removed from them.\n\nDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs","created_at":"2026-03-25T16:35:42.246Z","updated_at":"2026-03-25T16:36:58.712Z"},"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DEFRA","name":"Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":769616,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/769616.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Provide lifelong vet care and financial support for retired service animals","background":"We want the UK Government to create a national support scheme to provide lifelong veterinary care and financial assistance for retired service animals, including police dogs, military dogs, and police horses.","additional_details":"Service animals protect the public and support the emergency services and armed forces. Many retire with injuries or health conditions linked to their service. Ongoing care costs often fall to former handlers, adopters, or charities. \r\nWe want a national support scheme or pension to help fund lifelong veterinary care and welfare support for retired service animals.","committee_note":null,"state":"open","signature_count":6447,"closing_date":"2026-12-12","created_at":"2026-05-11T16:52:32.448Z","updated_at":"2026-06-13T21:18:00.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2026-06-12T09:43:26.177Z","closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-05-11T19:30:20.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":"Kat Darcy","rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DEFRA","name":"Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":714335,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/714335.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Require social housing providers to allow XL bullies with exemption certificate","background":"We think local authorities should not be allowed to exclude XL bully owners with a certificate of exemption from Social Housing.\r\nWe think they should be required to remove No XL bullies clauses from Allocation policies","additional_details":"We think no one should:-\r\nBe excluded from Social Housing because they own an exempt XL. Some Councils' policies say, no XLs in new tenancies.\r\nBe told as homeless priority, to chose between a prospective home & euthanising their much loved pet.\r\nBe threatened with eviction because they couldn't go through with euthanisation.\r\nWe think the current situation is torturous, unacceptable and needs to stop urgently. We believe it impacts on Human Rights & Animal Welfare","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":6220,"created_at":"2025-01-17T12:33:09.094Z","updated_at":"2025-09-11T23:00:06.455Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2025-03-11T09:43:05.030Z","closed_at":"2025-09-11T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-01-18T12:26:00.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DEFRA","name":"Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":748305,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/748305.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Mandate independently-monitored CCTV in all dairy farms and slaughterhouses","background":"We demand the Government mandate independently-monitored CCTV in all UK dairy farms and slaughterhouses.","additional_details":"We believe the Animal Welfare Act is being ignored in some dairy farms and slaughterhouses. We think independent CCTV is the rational, moral, and universal solution to protect animals, honest farmers, and public trust.\r\n \r\nThis isn't just about animals - it's about our own accountability, our compassion, and the world we choose to create.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":5917,"created_at":"2025-10-26T22:15:11.153Z","updated_at":"2026-06-02T23:00:03.288Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2025-12-02T15:36:37.391Z","closed_at":"2026-06-02T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-10-28T09:28:30.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DEFRA","name":"Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":700320,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/700320.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Ban all forms of hunting and introduce harsher penalties","background":"We think we need a total ban on all forms of hunting. We also think we need harsher penalties for those who are found guilty of illegal hunting.","additional_details":"We are concerned that there are hunts on live prey still taking place. We think that those who break the law need to serve prison time and fines are not enough of a deterrent. I've seen troubling footage online of animals suffering due to illegal hunts.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":5583,"created_at":"2024-11-01T16:55:48.356Z","updated_at":"2025-05-14T15:20:30.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2024-11-13T17:08:10.684Z","closed_at":"2025-05-13T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2024-11-01T17:50:50.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":714902,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/714902.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Distinguish pets from other types of property in civil and family proceedings","background":"We want legislation to: \r\n1. Make a pet's welfare the paramount consideration when Courts resolve disputes over their ownership and possession. \r\n2. Recognise a pet's true value as being the value to its owner, not just its open market price. \r\n3. Require Court cases regarding pets to be expedited.","additional_details":"We feel that pets are cherished members of the family, not mere possessions. While the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Act 2022 acknowledges that some animals are sentient beings, we feel that this is not recognised in civil and family proceedings and the law needs to catch up with how society views pets today. \r\n\r\nWe believe there is an urgent need for legislative change so that a pet is no longer regarded as a replaceable item such as a table or a waistcoat.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":5147,"created_at":"2025-01-22T15:22:31.028Z","updated_at":"2025-09-27T23:00:05.494Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2025-03-27T17:05:05.513Z","closed_at":"2025-09-27T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-01-22T15:36:00.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DEFRA","name":"Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":764706,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/764706.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Make it illegal to walk dogs during extreme heat to prevent suffering and death.","background":"Introduce legislation to make it an offence to walk or exercise dogs during dangerously high temperatures (i.e. 25°C and above), to protect them from heatstroke and burned paws.","additional_details":"Every year in the UK, dogs suffer and die from preventable heat-related illnesses. Many owners are unaware that dogs cannot regulate their body temperature effectively and can overheat within minutes.\r\n \r\nHot pavements can also cause severe burns to dogs’ paws. When air temperatures reach 25°C, pavement temperatures can be significantly higher and dangerous.\r\n \r\nAnimal welfare organisations warn against walking dogs in hot weather.\r\n \r\nWe believe this legislation would help prevent unnecessary suffering, raise awareness, and hold owners accountable for avoidable harm.\r\n","committee_note":"","state":"open","signature_count":4879,"closing_date":"2026-10-24","created_at":"2026-03-18T17:56:31.203Z","updated_at":"2026-06-13T19:59:10.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2026-04-24T14:41:31.237Z","closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-03-18T19:40:00.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":"Sarah Jane Derbyshire","rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DEFRA","name":"Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":765849,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/765849.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Require meat to be labelled if religiously slaughtered & stunned or not stunned","background":"We want the Government to require all meat products to be clearly labelled to show whether the animal was religiously slaughtered (RS or NRS) and if the animal was stunned before slaughter or not-stunned before slaughter (SS or NSS).","additional_details":"Current labelling rules do not provide enough transparency. In some cases, animals may undergo a recoverable stun and regain consciousness during the slaughter process. We believe this raises important animal welfare concerns that the public should be fully informed about. \r\n\r\nWe are also concerned that meat from religious slaughter may enter the wider food chain without consumers being aware of the method used. We believe transparency and informed choice are essential.\r\n","committee_note":"","state":"open","signature_count":4660,"closing_date":"2026-11-12","created_at":"2026-03-29T23:02:20.659Z","updated_at":"2026-06-13T21:05:30.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2026-05-12T15:07:49.675Z","closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-03-30T07:30:40.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":"Anthony Stacey","rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DEFRA","name":"Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":739674,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/739674.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Reduce the sound of fireworks to under 80 decibels for humans and animals","background":"I think fireworks are being used more frequently throughout the year and are becoming a nuisance. I want the government to mandate that fireworks should be reduced to below 80 decibels so they are safer for humans and animals.","additional_details":"","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":4533,"created_at":"2025-08-31T07:18:53.108Z","updated_at":"2026-03-25T00:00:20.386Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2025-09-24T14:45:48.287Z","closed_at":"2026-03-24T23:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-08-31T12:17:20.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DEFRA","name":"Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":700049,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/700049.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Reduce the maximum decibel limit on fireworks from 120 to 90","background":"We think the current noise limits were likely created based upon neurotypical healthy adults. The limit should take into account neurodiverse people and animals that have higher sensitivity to noise. ","additional_details":"We think that reducing the limit to 90 dB would reduce the stress and disruption caused by fireworks for many people and animals.\r\n\r\nThere are many accounts from dog owners, cat owners and horse owners online about their animals being stressed out, some to the point of injuring themselves. Firework noise can also cause a lot of stress to war veterans or people with PTSD. Quieter fireworks could help minimise the stress the bangs cause. We think a simple change like this could bring relief to many people and animals from firework noise.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":4197,"created_at":"2024-10-30T17:04:23.763Z","updated_at":"2025-05-05T09:52:10.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2024-11-04T18:00:57.628Z","closed_at":"2025-05-04T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2024-10-30T18:07:50.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DHSC","name":"Department of Health and Social Care","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":701925,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/701925.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Introduce stricter minimum penalties for acts of animal cruelty.","background":"We want the Government to introduce stricter penalties for animal cruelty. Current punishments can often just result in suspended sentences or fines. We think the government should introduce stricter minimum penalties, including prison sentences, to help deter abuse and ensure justice for victims.","additional_details":"We think current punishments for animal cruelty fail to reflect their severity. In our view, stricter laws, including minimum custodial sentences, would be vital to help deter cruelty and help ensure justice.\r\n","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":3470,"created_at":"2024-11-16T00:57:37.317Z","updated_at":"2025-06-12T06:36:40.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2024-12-11T13:45:50.793Z","closed_at":"2025-06-11T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2024-11-16T02:28:50.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"HO","name":"Home Office","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/home-office"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":768000,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/768000.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Allow Charities to continue to re-home adult dogs with historic injuries","background":"We ask Parliament to include an exemption in the Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Act 2025 allowing registered charities and responsible rescue organisations to continue to rehome adult, healthy dogs with historic injuries or mutilations to the UK.","additional_details":"Without this exemption, we will be unable to rescue dogs that have lost eyes, tails, or limbs due to abuse, trauma, or past working lives—not cosmetic practices.\r\nWe support the Act’s aims, but urge a targeted exemption that protects animal welfare, prevents unintended harm, and allows responsible rescue work to continue, without creating loopholes.","committee_note":null,"state":"open","signature_count":3289,"closing_date":"2026-11-20","created_at":"2026-04-22T08:52:00.129Z","updated_at":"2026-06-13T21:02:30.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2026-05-20T07:56:53.130Z","closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-04-23T08:35:50.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":"Natalie Isherwood","rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DEFRA","name":"Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":727553,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/727553.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Allow licences to be issued to wildlife rehabilitators to release grey squirrels","background":"We ask the Government to amend the Invasive Alien Species (Enforcement and Permitting) Order 2019 to allow Natural England to issue licences to wildlife rehabilitators to release rehabilitated grey squirrels.","additional_details":"We believe the current law criminalises compassionate wildlife care and does not affect the grey squirrel population, already well established in the UK.\r\n\r\nSome estimates suggest there are around 2.5 to 3 million grey squirrels in the UK. We think preventing the release of a small number of rehabilitated individuals by wildlife carers does not materially reduce their numbers but imposes, in our view, unnecessary penalties on those trying to help injured or orphaned animals.\r\n\r\nWe believe our proposal would remove what we see as a perverse disincentive on veterinary and conservation practitioners, without advancing the species’ spread and without compromising biosecurity objectives.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":3130,"created_at":"2025-05-14T18:01:58.218Z","updated_at":"2025-12-05T00:00:19.188Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2025-06-04T08:46:47.956Z","closed_at":"2025-12-04T23:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-05-14T18:23:10.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DEFRA","name":"Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":753904,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/753904.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Classify reindeer as domesticated farm animals and end Zoo Licensing requirement","background":"Reclassify reindeer as domesticated farm animals and remove the requirement for keepers to meet zoo-level geological enclosure standards. Establish fair, practical welfare regulations suited to reindeer kept by trained, responsible handlers.","additional_details":"Reindeer have been safely kept by trained handlers for decades, yet we feel outdated licensing rules impose unnecessary zoo-grade conditions not suited to farmed reindeer. We believe reclassification protects welfare, supports small businesses, and ensures practical, evidence-based regulation.","committee_note":"","state":"open","signature_count":2968,"closing_date":"2026-07-16","created_at":"2025-12-08T19:40:35.543Z","updated_at":"2026-06-12T15:00:20.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2026-01-16T17:23:45.298Z","closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-12-08T19:46:30.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":"Sarah Sutton","rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DEFRA","name":"Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":766482,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/766482.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Require tracking of companion animal euthanasia to prevent unnecessary deaths","background":"Every day healthy and treatable companion animals are put to sleep not because they are old or because they are beyond help but because there are limited places for them to go\r\n\r\nTheir lives end quietly in pounds, commercial kennels, veterinary practices and rescues, often unseen and unrecorded.","additional_details":"Stray dogs can be PTS after 7 days\r\n\r\nStray cats rely on charities not councils\r\n\r\nHealthy/treatable animals are euthanised with no record, no transparency, no opportunity for reform \r\n\r\nWe call on Government to:\r\n\r\n* Record when healthy/treatable animals are euthanised\r\n* Publish annual data\r\n* Introduce a nationwide system to protect stray cats\r\n* Scan microchips for Rescue Back Up and registered keeper\r\n\r\nWithout this data preventable deaths will continue\r\n\r\nEvery animal deserves the chance to live\r\n\r\nTuks Law","committee_note":null,"state":"open","signature_count":2769,"closing_date":"2026-11-01","created_at":"2026-04-04T19:39:32.538Z","updated_at":"2026-06-13T21:14:30.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2026-05-01T13:52:45.210Z","closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-04-05T11:53:40.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":"Dawn Ashley and Sue Williams","rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DEFRA","name":"Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":756774,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/756774.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Make a dog injuring or killing a cat a specific offence\r\n","background":"Make it an offence for a dog to kill or seriously injure a cat, whether in public or on private property. Introduce penalties for negligent dog owners and compensation for cat owners that reflects the emotional impact & distress caused plus vet bills or cremation costs.","additional_details":"Promote responsible dog ownership. Cats are beloved family members in millions of UK homes, yet there is no specific offence of a cat being attacked by a dog. If a dog kills livestock, another dog, or injures a person, laws are stronger but dog attacks on cats are not specifically covered. Often a dog can kill without consequence. This is unfair and outdated.\r\n\r\nCats deserve the same protection as other animals if not more. Their emotional value is immense. Let’s make the law reflect that.","committee_note":"","state":"open","signature_count":2722,"closing_date":"2026-08-19","created_at":"2026-01-11T23:02:43.870Z","updated_at":"2026-06-13T14:17:30.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2026-02-19T14:39:41.458Z","closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-01-12T05:15:10.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":"James Clarke","rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"MoJ","name":"Ministry of Justice","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":768880,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/768880.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Review slaughterhouse regulation and welfare protections","background":"We want the government to review slaughterhouse oversight.\r\n \r\n- More accountability for facilities & individuals found in breach of animal welfare laws\r\n- Increased transparency of inspections & enforcement actions\r\n- Review the role, structure & accountability of the Food Standards Agency","additional_details":"Recent undercover investigations have raised questions about whether current monitoring systems are effective. Video evidence showed animals suffering severe welfare violations in facilities where official inspectors and veterinary personnel were present. This raises fundamental concerns about transparency, accountability, and the effectiveness of existing enforcement mechanisms.\r\n \r\nThe UK claims it’s a nation of animal lovers. We must do better!","committee_note":"","state":"open","signature_count":2647,"closing_date":"2026-12-03","created_at":"2026-05-02T10:35:35.466Z","updated_at":"2026-06-13T20:10:10.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2026-06-03T16:30:44.099Z","closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-05-02T15:37:50.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":"Lynn Richards","rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DEFRA","name":"Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":733761,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/733761.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Review & Regulate Veterinary Care so it's Affordable & Accessible ","background":"Review and regulate veterinary care to ensure its affordable and accessible to all. Vet costs rose 60%+ from 2015-2023 with more increases since. Costs vary regionally but basic consultations can cost £65+ and some costs like advanced scans may exceed £1000, unaffordable for many.","additional_details":"We are concerned that as a result, more animals could be surrendered, and about the potential effects on vaccination and neutering rates, and preventable deaths. We believe that corporate ownership of vet practices prioritises profit over welfare, worsening the crisis. We ask the Government to investigate rising vet costs, regulate pricing, provide subsidies for essential care, and support animal rescues with vet fees. Veterinary care must not be a luxury — all pets deserve access to treatment.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":2430,"created_at":"2025-07-18T17:46:34.395Z","updated_at":"2026-04-02T09:57:46.570Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2025-08-05T10:27:24.729Z","closed_at":"2026-02-05T23:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-07-19T16:53:00.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"BT","name":"Department for Business and Trade","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-business-and-trade"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":728473,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/728473.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Ban the use of aversive dog training tools","background":"I would like the Government to ban the use of aversive tools such as electric shock collars, prong collars and invisible fencing due to the possible physical and mental harm caused to animals. I believe trauma and cruelty is unacceptable. Legislation on this topic has still not been enacted.","additional_details":"Aversive techniques of \"training\" dogs may lead to many harmful side effects. I am concerned that animals, usually dogs, are being abused with these tools that cause pain to make them do as the person inflicting it wants. I believe this is not only abusive but can also prevent dogs communicating their needs and shutting down.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":2405,"created_at":"2025-05-24T22:39:59.948Z","updated_at":"2025-12-24T20:51:50.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2025-06-23T10:00:21.631Z","closed_at":"2025-12-23T23:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-05-25T07:47:10.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DEFRA","name":"Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":727223,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/727223.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Change rules to allow pets in airplane cabins going to and from the UK","background":"We want the government to change the rules on animal travel so pets can travel with their owners (with all the documentation and vaccines in order) inside airplane cabins to and from the UK, instead of in the hold with luggage.","additional_details":"It is allowed in many other countries around the world, including in the EU, South America, and the USA, although requirements vary.\r\n \r\nPets are often seen as an extension of the family. Some airlines/countries allow pets up to 9kg to inside the airplane cabin, in their pet carrier, instead of in the cargo hold. However, they are not allowed on commercial flights coming here, regardless of their size.\r\n \r\nI think that this can not only distress the pets and owners, but can also risk their health and safety.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":2254,"created_at":"2025-05-11T10:25:46.309Z","updated_at":"2025-12-05T14:45:50.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2025-06-04T10:17:40.516Z","closed_at":"2025-12-04T23:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-05-11T14:46:50.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":764270,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/764270.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Ban egg hatching programs in schools and nurseries","background":"We request:\r\n- The immediate ban of all egg hatching programs in schools and nurseries.\r\n- The development and promotion of alternative educational resources that communicate similar concepts without involving live animals.\r\n","additional_details":"We believe egg-hatching projects raise serious animal welfare concerns. Embryos can experience stress during artificial incubation, and many chicks are killed soon after hatching, sending a harmful message about the value of animal life. Incubators misrepresent the natural lifecycle by removing the mother hen, so children miss learning about maternal care and natural behaviour. Schools can teach life cycles effectively through videos, virtual simulations and classroom activities without using live animals.","committee_note":"","state":"open","signature_count":2216,"closing_date":"2026-10-16","created_at":"2026-03-13T19:58:09.273Z","updated_at":"2026-06-13T13:47:20.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2026-04-16T08:29:08.640Z","closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-03-13T21:25:30.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":"Gráinne O’Toole","rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DfE","name":"Department for Education","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":746888,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/746888.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Add veterinary medicine to second-degree tuition loan exemptions","background":"We ask the government to add veterinary medicine to the list of second-degree courses eligible for tuition fee loans. This would align it with medicine and dentistry, remove unfair financial barriers, and help address the UK’s critical veterinary workforce shortage.","additional_details":"Veterinary medicine is vital for animal health, farming, food safety, and public health. Many graduates discover their passion later in life, bringing valuable skills, but face tuition costs of over £45,000 with no loan support. Adding vet med to the second-degree list would make the profession more accessible, support social mobility, and ensure the UK can train enough vets to meet growing demand.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":2167,"created_at":"2025-10-14T21:15:41.233Z","updated_at":"2026-05-21T23:00:09.553Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2025-11-21T11:13:52.902Z","closed_at":"2026-05-21T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-10-15T08:57:50.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DfE","name":"Department for Education","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education"}],"topics":[]}}]}