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Introduce licenses for Animal Rescue Centres

Closed 5,112 signatures

What the petition asks

Rescue Centres and individuals do not currently need a local authority Pet Shop or Boarding Licence if they only receive donations. A lot are never inspected unless reported for horrific welfare conditions, many animals are suffering at the hands of unscrupulous people purely out to make money.

Timeline

10 Sep 2018 Petition opened for signatures
10 Mar 2019 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 5,112
Status Closed
Opened 10 Sep 2018
Closed 10 Mar 2019

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