Petition · past parliament · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Increase penalties for the owners of dangerously out of control dogs
Closed
272 signatures
What the petition asks
All pets, Wildlife & Live Stock should be provided the same protection under the Dangerous Dogs Act as Assistance Dogs.
Attacks on pets, wildlife and livestock by out of control dogs are common, and can result in injury, trauma and death. The Dangerous Dogs Act should be amended to increase penalties for owners who allow their dog to become dangerously out of control.
Animals deserve better protection. They must not be regarded as "property" and given the rights they deserve.
For many lost Animals including:
Harry the Pomeranian attacked and Killed by 2 Dogs.
Animals deserve better protection. They must not be regarded as "property" and given the rights they deserve.
For many lost Animals including:
Harry the Pomeranian attacked and Killed by 2 Dogs.
Timeline
| 8 Apr 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 8 Oct 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
272
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened
8 Apr 2021
Closed
8 Oct 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.