All healthy dogs in Laboratories/breeding facilities rehomed not euthanised

Rejected 16 signatures

What the petition asks

Figures for rehoming of suitable dogs should be submitted and published annually by the Government to ensure the process is easy and robust. Parliament/Secretary of State needs to revise the ASRU procedures so there is mandatory rehoming options using charities/organisations such as the RSPCA.

Applications for breeding of laboratory dog licences do not state a rehoming policy. Applications for research licences almost never state dogs can be rehomed if healthy after the procedure. Rehoming is not valued highly enough in the UK. Dogs should only have one experimental procedure and not be used repeatedly allowing the possibility of rehoming of Vet checked healthy dogs.
https://www.lasa.co.uk/PDF/LASA%20Guidance%20on%20the%20Rehoming%20of%20Laboratory%20Dogs.pdf

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. The Government and Parliament can't require people or organisations to take in animals.

We could accept a petition that required all laboratories involving dogs should be required to have a rehoming strategy as a condition of being issued a licence, or for the Government to fund a care/home system for laboratory animals, if those are things you'd like to see happen.

Timeline

6 Dec 2022	Petition opened for signatures
13 Dec 2022	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 16

Status Rejected

Rejected 13 Dec 2022

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