UK Government Petition - Please Sign and Share Here: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/718660

The Government responds to all petitions which receive over 10,000 signatures and it 100,000 signatures are received then the petition will be considered for debate in Parliament.

Introduce Licensing and Regulation for Dog and Cat Rescues to Protect Welfare

Many UK animal rescues operate without clear legal oversight, creating opportunities for unethical practices. Some rescues have been linked to supporting irresponsible breeding, neglecting animals, or misusing public donations.

Without enforceable standards, there is a risk that animals suffer in poor conditions, and public trust is undermined. We call on the Government to introduce mandatory licensing and regular inspections to ensure rescues operate transparently and uphold high welfare standards. Regulation is essential to prevent cruelty, improve accountability, and ensure all rescued animals receive proper care.

By introducing clear legal requirements, the Government can safeguard animal welfare, protect public confidence in rescues, and prevent organizations from operating irresponsibly.

Petition - Collect & Publish Data on Companion Animal Euthanasia

UK Government Petition - Please Sign an Share:

At 10,000 signatures, government will respond to this petition and at 100,000 signatures, this petition will be considered for debate in Parliament:

Sign Here - https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/707853

Currently there is no accurate data on the euthanasia of companion animals available in England.

Commercial companies given contracts by local authorities in relation to stray animals are not subject to freedom of information requests.

The numbers of animals euthanised is currently unknown.
Currently euthanasia numbers of companion animals in local authority pounds, local authority subcontracted companies, rescue organisations, veterinary practices, police kennels and commercial enterprises involving companion and working animals is unknown

We think there is no reason that this data should not be collected and published. The data relating to an animal is not subject to GDPR

Without transparency and publication we feel animal welfare cannot be considered a priority to the current government.

Petition - Distinguish pets from other types of property

Gov Petition - Signatures Needed:

Please Read and Sign here - Distinguish pets from other types of property in civil and family proceedings - Petitions

Distinguish pets from other types of property in civil and family proceedings

We want legislation to:

1. Make a pet's welfare the paramount consideration when Courts resolve disputes over their ownership and possession.
2. Recognise a pet's true value as being the value to its owner, not just its open market price.
3. Require Court cases regarding pets to be expedited.

We feel that pets are cherished members of the family, not mere possessions.

While the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Act 2022 acknowledges that some animals are sentient beings, we feel that this is not recognised in civil and family proceedings and the law needs to catch up with how society views pets today.

We believe there is an urgent need for legislative change so that a pet is no longer regarded as a replaceable item such as a table or a waistcoat.

Dogs - Protection of Livestock Bill

The Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Amendment Bill No.2 is scheduled to have its Second Reading in the House of Commons on Friday 25th April 2025.

This is a Private Members' Bill and which was first presented to Parliament on Tuesday 22 October 2024, sponsored by Joe Morris MP.

It is a Bill to "make provision changing the law about the offence of livestock worrying, including changes to what constitutes an offence and increased powers for investigation of suspected offences; and for connected purposes".

There are currently no public publications available for this Bill yet, they have not yet been drafted.

Be Tick Aware

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Bite Prevention is important:

Gov Petition - Ban immediately the use of dogs in scientific and regulatory procedures

 

Parliament considers all GOV UK petitions that get more than 100,000 signatures for a debate – this Petition is now currently waiting for a debate date.

Ban immediately the use of dogs in scientific and regulatory procedures

As a first step to end animal testing, we want an immediate ban for dogs. They are commercially bred in what we see as bleak and inhumane factory-like conditions. We believe there is evidence suggesting that dogs are left being unattended for extended periods in a Government-licenced establishment.

In 2023, 2,456 dogs were used in 3,749 scientific procedures, 734 were classified as causing severe or moderate harm. There were 2,593 procedures for regulatory purposes even though there is no UK legislation that mandates animal testing. These procedures can include oral gavage, when a tube is inserted into the dog's throat, up to 3 times a day, to administer liquids to the stomach. There are studies questioning the reliability and human-relevant value of the outcomes of these tests.

Sign the petition here - https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/705384

The Government responds to all petitions that get more than 10,000 signatures – this Petition is currently waiting for a response.

Can my landlord prevent me from keeping a pet? (England)

Pet ownership in rented properties - Commons Library

Not to be relied upon as legal advice https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/can-my-landlord-prevent-me-from-keeping-a-pet/

The government proposes to change the law to make it easier for private tenants to keep pets

The Renters’ Rights Bill, introduced in the House of Commons on 11th September 2024, would give tenants the right to request a pet, which landlords could not unreasonably refuse. Landlords could require insurance to cover potential damage from pets. The bill’s progress through the parliamentary stages can be tracked through the parliament.uk website: Renters’ Rights Bill.

What if I need a guide or assistance dog?

Under the Equality Act 2010, service providers (including landlords) must not directly or indirectly discriminate against people with a disability. Section 20(3) says they must make reasonable adjustments where a provision, criterion or practice puts a disabled person at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person.

What amounts to a reasonable adjustment will depend on individual circumstances. The Equality and Human Rights Commission’s Guidance for social housing providers (PDF), says a landlord would have to change a tenancy agreement prohibiting pets to allow a tenant to keep a guide or assistance dog as a reasonable adjustment because: “Failure to do so may risk breaching Article 14 of the Human Rights Act (Prohibition of Discrimination).”

Further information

Tenancy Deposit Scheme: A_Guide_to_Pets_in_Rented_Properties.pdf

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home: What are your legal rights as a tenant when renting with a pet? (covers England, Wales and Scotland)

The Dogs Trust: Lets with Pets

Commons Library briefings on the Renters’ Rights Bill 2024-25 and the Renters’ Rights Bill 2024-25: Progress of the bill