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

Create independent inspection scheme for dogs held under the Dangerous Dogs Act

Closed 947 signatures

What the petition asks

Form an animal welfare scheme of independent experts from animal welfare organisations, a behaviourist, and a vet to observe and inspect conditions of kennels where seized dogs are held.
Dogs have been returned home with serious health conditions, illnesses or underweight. We believe seized dogs are not being cared for in accordance with Section 9 of the Animal Welfare Act 2006 and Section 3 of the Animal Welfare Act 2006, because the kennels of seized dogs are not currently inspected by an independent team like the Animal Welfare Independent Visitors Scheme which is used for police dogs.

Timeline

14 Sep 2023 Petition opened for signatures
14 Mar 2024 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 947
Status Closed
Department Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened 14 Sep 2023
Closed 14 Mar 2024

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