Amend Dangerous Dogs Act to recognise and fund rehoming of non-dangerous dogs

We call on the Government to amend the DDA1991 to allow non-dangerous dogs deemed prohibited under Section 1 to be recognised as such, and for their rehoming through approved rescues under a behaviour-based licensing system to be funded.

2,015 Signatures

Status
Open
Opened
Wednesday 25th February 2026
Last 24 hours signatures
8
Signature Deadline
Tuesday 25th August 2026
Estimated Final Signatures: 2,618

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Amend the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 to establish a behaviour-based rehoming scheme for dogs prohibited or seized under Section 1 where no dangerous behaviour has been demonstrated. This should apply to strays, disclaimed dogs, and dogs seized due to owner unfitness or unrelated criminal matters. Dogs would be rehomed via approved rescues, preventing unnecessary euthanasia while retaining powers for genuinely dangerous dogs.


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