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Petition · past parliament · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Make dog attacks on cats a specific criminal offence

Closed 4,024 signatures

What the petition asks

Where a cat is attacked or killed by a dog, often no action is taken. We want the Government to make dog attacks on cats a specific offence under the Dangerous Dogs Act, so it is taken seriously when reported. All pets deserve to be protected. Irresponsible dog owners should be punished.
Our cat was attacked and killed death in our own front garden by a dog that was off leash and not under the command of the owner. Our cat suffered multiple fractures and paralysis and died in agony. Current legislation does not adequately cover irresponsible dog owners who allow this to happen.

Timeline

30 Jan 2023 Petition opened for signatures
30 Jul 2023 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 4,024
Status Closed
Department Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened 30 Jan 2023
Closed 30 Jul 2023

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