Petition · past parliament
Fine people who walk dogs over a certain temp and dogs left in cars
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
Make irresponsible pet owners pay a hefty fine for taking dogs out in hot weather if above a certain temperature they should be fined. also fine anyone leaving dogs in a car in hot weather too over a certain temperature. Too many are dying or becoming extremely ill
Too many people are irresponsible walking dogs in extreme heat. It's heartbreaking seeing the dogs struggle but being loyal they have to carry on with the owner unable to tell their suffering they sweat through only there paws and whilst on hot ground this restricts it.
Why it was rejected
The UK Government or Parliament was already taking the action it asked for.
We understand you're concerned about the welfare of dogs in hot weather, however the Animal Welfare Act 2006 already makes it an offence if a person causes, by act or omission, an animal to suffer. This would cover suffering caused by taking a dog for a walk, or leaving a dog in a car, in excessive heat. Fines can be issued for these types of offences, as well as prison sentences.
The Government's code of practice for the welfare of dogs, which provides owners and keepers with information on how to meet the welfare needs of their animals, and can be used in courts as evidence in cases brought before them relating to poor welfare, specifically highlights the risks of heat stress: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/697953/pb13333-cop-dogs-091204.pdf
Decisions about investigating alleged animal welfare offences and prosecuting these are a matter for the police and Crown Prosecution Service, not the Government or House of Commons.
If you're concerned about a specific incident, you may wish to report it directly to the RSPCA: https://www.rspca.org.uk/utilities/contactus/reportcruelty
The Government's code of practice for the welfare of dogs, which provides owners and keepers with information on how to meet the welfare needs of their animals, and can be used in courts as evidence in cases brought before them relating to poor welfare, specifically highlights the risks of heat stress: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/697953/pb13333-cop-dogs-091204.pdf
Decisions about investigating alleged animal welfare offences and prosecuting these are a matter for the police and Crown Prosecution Service, not the Government or House of Commons.
If you're concerned about a specific incident, you may wish to report it directly to the RSPCA: https://www.rspca.org.uk/utilities/contactus/reportcruelty
Timeline
| 19 Jul 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 21 Jul 2022 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
21 Jul 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.