Petition · past parliament
Make it a criminal offence if any dog is NOT on a lead/left to stray in public.
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
My dog was recently viciously attacked by a straying dog, whilst mine was on a lead. My dog died a few days later. I want the law changed; that no dog should be allowed in public places e.g. pavements, parks, without a lead/left unattended; to cause harm to animals/humans or to foul.
The incident was reported to both the police and the local dog warden. I was advised that a 'dog on dog' attack is not at present a criminal offence. The dog in question was straying/not on a lead by the owners. The dog has appeared at my front door since the incident. The police and myself have photos of the wounds inflicted on my dog, as evidence of the incident. Worried neighbours/witnesses, have logged their concerns/fears, with the police.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
Timeline
| 11 Nov 2017 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 17 Nov 2017 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
17 Nov 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.