Petition · past parliament
Allow the transport of rescued animals during the COVID-19 crisis
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
Many cats, dogs and other animals are at risk and in need of urgent foster care as more people become ill or lose their jobs during this crisis.
We ask the goverment to amend the current travel restrictions to allow the transport of animals for the purpose of rescue as essential travel.
We ask the goverment to amend the current travel restrictions to allow the transport of animals for the purpose of rescue as essential travel.
Why it was rejected
The UK Government or Parliament was already taking the action it asked for.
Since you started your petition, some measure have now been lifted, allowing rescue centres to resume re-homing.
More details and useful guidance can be found here: http://www.cfsg.org.uk/coronavirus/SiteAssets/SitePages/Home/Pet%20Rescue%20Guidance%20Updated%2022nd%20May.pdf
More details and useful guidance can be found here: http://www.cfsg.org.uk/coronavirus/SiteAssets/SitePages/Home/Pet%20Rescue%20Guidance%20Updated%2022nd%20May.pdf
Timeline
| 12 Apr 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 12 Jun 2020 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
12 Jun 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.