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Repeal SI 138 and allow exempted dogs who pose no danger, to live with keepers.

Closed 3,735 signatures

What the petition asks

Repeal SI 138 and allow courts to add a suitable keeper at any point for any reason. SI 138 does not protect the public - it kills dogs for the sake of killing dogs.
If deemed to be of "type" a dog must pose no danger to be exempted. The courts assess the owner and/or keeper to ensure they are a fit and proper person. They ensure premises are secure. Defra brought in SI 138 stating a dog that cannot live with its registered owner/keeper must be destroyed unless that owner/keeper dies or is seriously ill. This means friendly dogs who have people who are suitable to care for them must die. This is not protecting the public. Reopen Keepership and repeal SI 138

Timeline

29 Jul 2016 Petition opened for signatures
29 Jan 2017 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 3,735
Status Closed
Opened 29 Jul 2016
Closed 29 Jan 2017

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.