Petition · past parliament · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Ban the sale of rabbit cages under 8 square feet
Closed
110 signatures
What the petition asks
Under the Animal Welfare Act 2006, owners of rabbits must make sure they meet their needs, including providing a suitable environment and place to live. Yet pet shops sell numerous cages that we believe are not adequate. This encourages improper care & threatens the animals welfare.
Pet shops in the UK advertise many rabbit cages which are under 8 sq ft, and we believe do not meet the required size for the well-being of the animals. Cages from as little as 4.6 sq ft are sold as a suitable home.
Many consumers trust pet shops to be advertising correct care information for the well-being of their pet. It is the law to meet the rabbits welfare needs and by selling these cages, we believe pet shops are failing to ensure that the welfare of rabbits is protected.
Many consumers trust pet shops to be advertising correct care information for the well-being of their pet. It is the law to meet the rabbits welfare needs and by selling these cages, we believe pet shops are failing to ensure that the welfare of rabbits is protected.
Timeline
| 31 Mar 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 14 Oct 2022 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
110
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened
31 Mar 2022
Closed
14 Oct 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.