{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/746611.json"},"data":{"type":"petition","id":746611,"attributes":{"action":"Ban the use & sale of prong &/or shock collars for cats & dogs in the UK.","background":"As a veterinary student and experienced rescuer I can provide evidence that force related training techniques cause trauma, anxiety, physical and emotional pain and distress to animals. As an animal loving society I find it incredible that these tools of torture are not yet banned here.","additional_details":"France, parts of Australia and other countries have long since banned these cruel training practices and the UK should be at the forefront of animal welfare. We cannot call ourselves a nation of animal lovers whilst allowing the sale and use of cruelty to “train” or punish animals. Whilst I appreciate there are many humanitarian issues to change we cannot ignore the voiceless that are our best friends.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":13,"created_at":"2025-10-12T11:25:23.793Z","updated_at":"2025-11-17T14:11:11.918Z","rejected_at":"2025-11-17T14:11:11.920Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-10-12T12:02:50.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action:\r\n\r\nBan the use of aversive dog training tools\r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/728473"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}}