Petition · past parliament · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Fine cat owners if their cats foul on private property
Closed
130 signatures
What the petition asks
Cat fouling on private property is not treated with the same seriousness as dogs. There has been a huge cultural shift with personal ownership of dog fouling and I feel this should now be extended to cats.
Cat fouling on private property is frowned upon, but not explicitly illegal in the UK, whereas dogs, for example, if caught fouling in public places, would have their owner fined, if caught.
Cat poo has toxins in it, and in some cases can be as dangerous as dog poo. There are obvious health risks associated with this, especially to young children.
This petition stands for fines to be placed on a cat's owner if there is evidence (photographic or video) that the cat had fouled on the property.
Cat poo has toxins in it, and in some cases can be as dangerous as dog poo. There are obvious health risks associated with this, especially to young children.
This petition stands for fines to be placed on a cat's owner if there is evidence (photographic or video) that the cat had fouled on the property.
Timeline
| 29 May 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 Nov 2020 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
130
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened
29 May 2020
Closed
29 Nov 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.