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

Create stricter regulations for sea fishing to protect dogs from injury

Closed 83 signatures

What the petition asks

Stricter regulations should be created, for example: introducing licences, and creating certain areas on beaches designated for sea fishing, so members of the public are aware that there may be a risk from fish hooks.
My dog swallowed a fish hook and line which was left on the beach. She nearly died from sepsis, and had it successfully surgically removed. However, she could still develop infection during recovery. The saddest part is that this is a regular occurrence. Some beaches have strict rules about when a dog is allowed on a beach, and when it needs to be on a lead, so why can’t there be rules to protect our four legged family members?

Timeline

9 Jun 2023 Petition opened for signatures
9 Dec 2023 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 83
Status Closed
Department Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened 9 Jun 2023
Closed 9 Dec 2023

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