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Make Leaving A Pet Dog Unattended In a Vehicle A Criminal Offence
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129 signatures
What the petition asks
Every day we see dog owners leaving their pet dogs unattended in motor vehicles. Dogs DIE very quickly when left in vehicles - in all seasons.
Sadly for many dog owners it is too late – they return to their vehicle to find their beloved dog is DEAD!!!
Sadly for many dog owners it is too late – they return to their vehicle to find their beloved dog is DEAD!!!
For a dog to die a death from hyperthermia while locked in car is painful and very traumatic – including the agony of repeated seizures prior to death….while the owner ‘JUST’ wanted to do some shopping!
Let’s make it law that the attending Police / Fire officers MUST break into the vehicle and release the poor dog from dying.
The Dog’s owner must be prosecuted for criminal abuse & endangering death by deliberate & wanton neglect.
Let’s make it law that the attending Police / Fire officers MUST break into the vehicle and release the poor dog from dying.
The Dog’s owner must be prosecuted for criminal abuse & endangering death by deliberate & wanton neglect.
Timeline
| 20 Oct 2017 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 20 Apr 2018 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
129
Status
Closed
Opened
20 Oct 2017
Closed
20 Apr 2018
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