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Enable an Emotional Support Dog to be recognised as an Assistance Dog

Closed 76 signatures

What the petition asks

I have mental health problems, anxiety and depression. My dog helps me get out; keeps me calm in town when it's crowded and stops me acting on suicidal thoughts. My dog has given me a reason to get out of bed. Surely this will also help the NHS.
I have also spoken to other people with mental health and found their dogs have been a huge help to them.”

Timeline

21 Jun 2018 Petition opened for signatures
21 Dec 2018 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 76
Status Closed
Opened 21 Jun 2018
Closed 21 Dec 2018

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