Petition · past parliament
Give the RSPCA, Local Councils & Police more powers to tackle animal abuse.
Closed
2,375 signatures
What the petition asks
We all know or have heard of the horrific conditions in which some animals are being kept, many are being abused, neglected & starved, some die due to this cruelty, more powers need to be put in place to ensure the regulatory authorities have more powers to put an end to this practice.
11 signs of animal abuse
Poor body condition and noticeable trauma
Lack of food or water
Lack of shelter
Lack of sanitation
Abandonment
The animal is tied or caged
There are chains/padlocks around or embedded into the animal’s neck
The animal shows evidence of being trained for/used to fight
The animal’s behavior is far from normal, agressive behaviour
There are too many animals living on one property
An owner being overtly violent against the animal, striking or otherwise physically abusing it
Poor body condition and noticeable trauma
Lack of food or water
Lack of shelter
Lack of sanitation
Abandonment
The animal is tied or caged
There are chains/padlocks around or embedded into the animal’s neck
The animal shows evidence of being trained for/used to fight
The animal’s behavior is far from normal, agressive behaviour
There are too many animals living on one property
An owner being overtly violent against the animal, striking or otherwise physically abusing it
Timeline
| 19 Jan 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 19 Jul 2016 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
2,375
Status
Closed
Opened
19 Jan 2016
Closed
19 Jul 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.