Petition · past parliament
Introduce pets as support systems for the more vulnerable members of society
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
Change current housing requirements, enable provision of housing with pets, for those deemed as vulnerable or alone. Pets assist with treatment of health, depression, isolation and addiction. Introduce person-centered housing based on individual need, further reducing the impact on public services.
Known as a nation of animal lovers, it is becoming apparent, pets are now too often seen more as a liability. My best friend became unintentionally homeless. Unable to take his pets to temporary accommodation, he died by suicide after 10 days, having been separated from the support system that enabled well-being. The introduction of service dogs have proven invaluable for those with specific health needs. Pets are known to provide Therapeutic benefits, giving the sense of purpose to carry on.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
Timeline
| 19 Sep 2017 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 28 Sep 2017 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
28 Sep 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.