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Introduce a no-kill policy for all pet type animals
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132 signatures
What the petition asks
Stop killing abandoned, given-up and stray dogs & cats in the UK. Every animal has a right to life and should not be killed for the sake of being unwanted, lack of space or any other reason other than ill-health.
-cooling off period longer than 7 days to reclaim pets or such as being handed over to pounds
- stop euthanasia because of reasons for being aggressive if the animal is healthy and unless at least 3 independent behavioral assessors from qualified and pound/charity independent persons agree (1 vet/2 behavioral trainers)
-restrict the illegal imports that are flooding UK's pounds
-tougher licensing of back breeders
- stop euthanasia because of reasons for being aggressive if the animal is healthy and unless at least 3 independent behavioral assessors from qualified and pound/charity independent persons agree (1 vet/2 behavioral trainers)
-restrict the illegal imports that are flooding UK's pounds
-tougher licensing of back breeders
Timeline
| 15 Jan 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 15 Jul 2016 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
132
Status
Closed
Opened
15 Jan 2016
Closed
15 Jul 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.