Petition · past parliament
Bring back the Dog License
Rejected
10 signatures
What the petition asks
Enforce a civilian to have a license before obtaining a dog. People should vetted by professionals before a dog enters the home.
Anybody can obtain a dog from any source (sometimes illegal breeding). Dogs are often mistreated in the wrong hands and in the wrong environments. Therefore, not getting the correct attention and love they are so due plus many are needing homes in rescue centres.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
You may wish to sign this petition which calls for the same action: Bring back a Dog Licence
Timeline
| 7 Sep 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 18 Sep 2023 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
10
Status
Rejected
Rejected
18 Sep 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.