Introduce new legal requirements for vets prior to euthanasia of dogs & cats
- 19,921 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 69,963 - 422 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
- 65,189 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 65,288 - 11 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
- 23,506 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 23,670 - 15 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.
- 10,270 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 13,136 - 21 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
- 9,054 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 11,419 - 19 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
- 1,284 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 8,612 - 42 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.
Ensure tenants can't be evicted for owning an exempted XL Bully dog
- 5,871 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 5,940 - 6 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.
Double the farming budget to support a just transition to sustainable farming
- 1,559 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 5,746 - 25 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.
Increase sentences and create a public database for dog cruelty offenders
- 4,172 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 4,489 - 7 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.
Reform legislation to better protect horses and riders from dogs
- 4,123 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 4,453 - 4 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.