dogs rescued by police in hot cars must be taken to emergency vets for check up

Rejected 14 signatures

What the petition asks

when a police officer rescues a distressed dog from a hot vehicle, make it a legal requirement to take the dog to an emergency vet for a full check up on every occassion, no exceptions. owner to pay vet bill in full.

the animal’s health must be assessed after such a dangerous situation. vet fees to serve as financial deterrant.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise.

You could start a petition calling for a specific criminal offence for leaving animals inside cars, if that's something you'd like to see happen.

Timeline

13 Jun 2021	Petition opened for signatures
22 Jun 2021	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 14

Status Rejected

Rejected 22 Jun 2021

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