Delay the ban on rehoming and owning XL Bully dogs for 18 months
- 65,139 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 65,246 - 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)Introduce new legal requirements for vets prior to euthanasia of dogs & cats
- 14,455 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 58,601 - 859 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.
Ban imports of hunting trophies of endangered animals
- 23,421 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 23,580 - 14 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.
- 9,804 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 20,753 - 76 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.
Double the farming budget to support a just transition to sustainable farming
- 1,296 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 11,982 - 122 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.
Ban non-stun slaughter
- 8,891 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 11,796 - 66 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.
Impose a moratorium on the building of new waste incineration plants
- 2,054 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 10,296 - 151 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.
Reform legislation to better protect horses and riders from dogs
- 4,057 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 7,695 - 122 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.
Ensure tenants can't be evicted for owning an exempted XL Bully dog
- 5,858 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 5,918 - 3 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.
Increase sentences and create a public database for dog cruelty offenders
- 4,143 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 4,311 - 2 added in the past 24hrs)
I think the government should increase the sentences for dog abusers, including an automatic ban on future dog ownership. I also think there needs to be a public database that can be accessed to see who has been convicted as an dog abuser.