Delay the ban on rehoming and owning XL Bully dogs for 18 months
- 65,042 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 65,280 - 7 added in the past 24hrs)
XL Bully dogs cannot be rehomed after 31/12/23, and will be illegal to own without an exemption certificate from 1/2/24. As a result many Bully dogs are being abandoned or placed in rescue. We want more time for owners to rehome or get exemptions, to avoid dogs being euthanised unnecessarily.
The Government responsed to this petition on 6th February 2024 (View Full Response)Make hedgehog surveys & mitigation measures compulsory for all new developments.
- 8,184 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 50,251 - 426 added in the past 24hrs)
The way we develop land has a direct impact on hedgehog survival. Preserving existing habitats and incorporating hedgehog-friendly features into new developments are essential for reversing their decline.
Developers must be required to conduct hedgehog surveys & implement mitigation measures.
Ban imports of hunting trophies of endangered animals
- 23,272 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 23,635 - 10 added in the past 24hrs)
The Government made a manifesto commitment to ban imports of hunting trophies from endangered animals but has so far failed to deliver and legislation was not announced in the recent King’s Speech.
Allow vegans to opt-out of paying taxes that subsidise animal agriculture
- 1,223 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 10,724 - 67 added in the past 24hrs)
Give vegans the option to opt out of paying taxes that subsidise an industry we are fundamentally against. It is against our beliefs and ethics (protected by the Equality Act of 2010) that we pay/fund such an industry with our hard earned taxes.
Launch an urgent judge-led public inquiry into the 'XL Bully' ban
- 1,733 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 9,815 - 46 added in the past 24hrs)
There has been much debate about every aspect of the 'XL Bully' ban and we believe a comprehensive public inquiry should be held into the decisions made, as well as what mandate from the people was used in this decision making, and subsequent actions undertaken.
Ban non-stun slaughter
- 8,255 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 9,461 - 8 added in the past 24hrs)
In modern society, we believe more consideration needs to be given to animal welfare and how livestock is treated and culled.
Introduce new restrictions on solar facilities to protect land and food security
- 5,762 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 8,019 - 138 added in the past 24hrs)
Prohibit 'mega solar facilities' over 50MW on UK farmland; establish solar development preference hierarchies and regional density caps to help protect our natural landscapes, ensure food security, and conserve biodiversity.
Ensure tenants can't be evicted for owning an exempted XL Bully dog
- 5,835 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 5,896 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
I do not think it’s right that good owners who are following the rules of exemption and have well behaved dogs might be faced with the risk of being evicted due to owning an exempt XL Bully.
Reform legislation to better protect horses and riders from dogs
- 3,697 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 4,349 - 6 added in the past 24hrs)
We want dangerous dogs legislation updated to better protect horses and riders from dogs, including by making it clear in law that any dog that causes nuisance to or attacks a horse or rider is treated as a dangerous dog.
Ban all online sales of cats and dogs
- 1,603 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 4,236 - 59 added in the past 24hrs)
Thousands of cats and dogs are sold cheaply on online selling websites. We are concerned that many of these animals end up in the wrong hands, leading to their mistreatment or even death. We want a ban on ALL online selling of cats and dogs.