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Abusive pet owners should face harsher punishments.
Closed
22 signatures
What the petition asks
There has been a steady rise in animal abuse in the last few years. In 2011 there was a 23.5% rise in convictions and this is rising.
Many people who have committed these are known for committing other crimes.
Many people who have committed these are known for committing other crimes.
Sign our petition if you think abusive pet owners should face harsher punishments.
Timeline
| 22 Jul 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 22 Jan 2017 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
22
Status
Closed
Opened
22 Jul 2016
Closed
22 Jan 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.