Petition · past parliament · HM Treasury

Waive all customs fees and VAT on rescue dogs coming into the UK from abroad

Closed 8,534 signatures

What the petition asks

Currently Customs and VAT are charged by HMRC to bring a rescue dog into the UK from abroad. This immoral charge for rescue dogs entering the UK needs to be waived.
Rescue dogs are not sold in the UK. As there is no profit being made on them, charities and dog rescues should not have to pay a customs VAT charge. HMRC is profiting off rescue dogs, and dog rescue organisations and charities should not have to pay this fee on rescue dogs. Dogs are rescued and rehomed without being sold, there is no profit being made on them, and therefore there should be no fees. Rescues and charities are financially stretched enough already.

Timeline

18 Feb 2021 Petition opened for signatures
18 Aug 2021 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 8,534
Status Closed
Department HM Treasury
Opened 18 Feb 2021
Closed 18 Aug 2021

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