Petition · past parliament
Elevate the rights and status of dogs, to those of a sentient being
Closed
2,564 signatures
What the petition asks
If dogs were afforded the rights of sentient beings, people would surely take the responsibility and obligations that come with having a dog in their home far more seriously than many do at present. I then propose, that we elevate the status of dogs to that of sentient beings.
Timeline
| 20 Nov 2015 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 20 May 2016 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
2,564
Status
Closed
Opened
20 Nov 2015
Closed
20 May 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.