Rejected petition Protect animals: stronger laws against cruelty and deliberate harm.

I want the government to strengthen laws protecting animals by introducing mandatory prison sentences and lifetime bans for anyone who deliberately harms animals, including poisonings, ensure offenders cover veterinary and related costs, recognise victims’ trauma, and improve prosecutions.

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My dog Koda was deliberately targeted when sausages containing needles were left in our garden for him to eat. He suffered severe pain, needed emergency surgery, and would have died without immediate vet care. This cruel act caused lasting trauma for him and immense emotional and financial hardship for our family, including emergency veterinary care, increased insurance, and costs from moving home for safety.

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You may wish to sign this petition which calls for a similar action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/743142

You may also wish to sign this petition: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/740729

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Date submitted 4 December 2025
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