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Stop street beggars from using live animals to support their begging.
Closed
68 signatures
What the petition asks
All over London's West End tourist spots there are gangs of Eastern Europeans using dogs to aid their begging.
The dogs are dressed up in clothes, hats and sunglasses, and are made to to sit out in all weathers for hours to attract the public and encourage them to give money.
The dogs are dressed up in clothes, hats and sunglasses, and are made to to sit out in all weathers for hours to attract the public and encourage them to give money.
Timeline
| 19 Aug 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 19 Feb 2017 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
68
Status
Closed
Opened
19 Aug 2016
Closed
19 Feb 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.