Petition · past parliament · Ministry of Justice
Increase minimum and maximum sentences for pet theft
Closed
4,763 signatures
What the petition asks
People convicted of stealing pets should face significant prison sentences. Having a pet stolen is heartbreaking, they are often considered part of the family and this is not adequately recognised by current offences used to prosecute pet theft.
Timeline
| 30 Dec 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 30 Jun 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
4,763
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Justice
Opened
30 Dec 2020
Closed
30 Jun 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.