This petition was submitted during the 2019-2024 parliament
Petition Enact Law for a canine DNA database to be set up.
Enact Law to enable a canine DNA database and to make DNA sampling compulsory for new-born puppies within the UK or those puppies imported into the UK
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Theft of dogs has increased during Covid lockdowns. Dog thieves are cutting microchips from dogs to avoid detection.
A DNA database would stop that happening and would be a more secure and foolproof way to identify dogs, should they ever be stolen or indeed get lost/run away.
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