Petition · past parliament
Stop dogs that looks like a 'pitbull' being put down purely on looks
Rejected
18 signatures
What the petition asks
Today my dog was seized by belfast city council as someone complained about how he looked. The dog warden entered the home and removed him. She explained she did not deem him as dangerous however because he looks like a 'pitbull' that would be enough to end his life.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
Timeline
| 14 Jul 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 22 Jul 2016 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
18
Status
Rejected
Rejected
22 Jul 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.