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Enact Law for a canine DNA database to be set up.

Closed 128 signatures

What the petition asks

Enact Law to enable a canine DNA database and to make DNA sampling compulsory for new-born puppies within the UK or those puppies imported into the UK
Theft of dogs has increased during Covid lockdowns. Dog thieves are cutting microchips from dogs to avoid detection.
A DNA database would stop that happening and would be a more secure and foolproof way to identify dogs, should they ever be stolen or indeed get lost/run away.

Timeline

19 Jul 2021 Petition opened for signatures
19 Jan 2022 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 128
Status Closed
Opened 19 Jul 2021
Closed 19 Jan 2022

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