Introduce new legal requirements for vets prior to euthanasia of dogs & cats
- 17,663 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 67,432 - 2,644 added in the past 24hrs)
Despite changes to the RCVS Code of Conduct dogs/cats can still legally be euthanised without being scanned. In non-emergencies, we want vets to be legally required to scan microchips prior to euthanasia for RBU and confirm the person presenting the animal is registered on the microchip.
The Government responsed to this petition on 19th April 2024 (View Full Response)Delay the ban on rehoming and owning XL Bully dogs for 18 months
- 65,158 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 65,253 - 5 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)Ban imports of hunting trophies of endangered animals
- 23,451 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 23,603 - 9 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.
Make hedgehog surveys & mitigation measures compulsory for all new developments.
- 9,967 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 18,348 - 101 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 non-stun slaughter
- 8,948 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 11,916 - 23 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.
Ban the sale of plastic flying ring toys to help protect seals
- 938 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 11,829 - 160 added in the past 24hrs)
Young seals sometimes find lost or discarded flying rings (any type of throwing ring). Being inquisitive, they sometimes play with them, putting their heads through the hole and becoming trapped. As they grow, the rings can cut into their necks, causing life threatening open wounds and often death.
Double the farming budget to support a just transition to sustainable farming
- 1,464 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 8,001 - 38 added in the past 24hrs)
We want the UK Government to double the farming budget. We believe this is necessary to ensure a just transition to environmental farming, protect farmers' livelihoods, invest in resilient local food systems and support more people into farming, food production and land working sectors.
Impose a moratorium on the building of new waste incineration plants
- 2,209 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 6,860 - 30 added in the past 24hrs)
We want the Government to take action to move away from greenhouse gas emissions from waste incineration. We concerned that further builds will mean we exceed the almost 45% of UK waste that is currently incinerated.
Ensure tenants can't be evicted for owning an exempted XL Bully dog
- 5,862 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 5,940 - 5 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.
Appoint an independent ombudsman for the veterinary industry
- 1,547 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 5,031 - 50 added in the past 24hrs)
The recently published Competition and Markets Authority report has revealed the hold the six corporate shareholder companies have on the veterinary sector in the UK. I believe this is having devastating consequences on animal welfare, animals families and veterinary professionals.