{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/778031.json"},"data":{"type":"petition","id":778031,"attributes":{"action":"Introduce Willow's Law to Protect Missing and Stolen Pets","background":"Require all veterinary practices to scan a pet's microchip at first presentation or, in emergencies, once the animal is stable or after death. If the presenter is not the registered keeper, vets must verify their authority before non-emergency euthanasia, cremation or release of remains","additional_details":"This petition is inspired by my experience after my missing dog, Willow, was taken to a veterinary practice by someone else. Her identity as the registered keeper's pet was not confirmed before her remains were released. I believe the law should require mandatory microchip scanning and ownership verification to better protect pets and their lawful owners, while ensuring emergency treatment is never delayed.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":14,"created_at":"2026-07-24T11:40:00.106Z","updated_at":"2026-08-07T13:53:14.436Z","rejected_at":"2026-08-07T13:53:11.277Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-07-24T12:38:20.000Z","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":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign this petition, which calls for similar action: \"Mandatory vet scanning of cats’ and dogs’ microchips\" https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/776324"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}}