Petition · past parliament · Department for Education
Make responsible pet ownership teaching mandatory in schools
Closed
39 signatures
What the petition asks
As someone that has worked in both the veterinary and animal rescue industry I’ve seen first-hand the nationwide gap in education relating to pet care.
We believe bridging the gap between education and understanding responsible pet ownership is the only way we can improve on the current crisis.
Britain is a country which prides itself as a nation of animal lovers. However, there is no mandatory education on responsible pet ownership despite 57% of UK households owning a pet.
As we’ve entered into the post-lockdown period, rescue centres are inundated with abandoned or stray animals.
We believe the root of the current pet overpopulation problem can be traced back to a lack of accurate and up to date understanding relating to responsible pet ownership, including neutering and the benefits it can provide.
Britain is a country which prides itself as a nation of animal lovers. However, there is no mandatory education on responsible pet ownership despite 57% of UK households owning a pet.
As we’ve entered into the post-lockdown period, rescue centres are inundated with abandoned or stray animals.
We believe the root of the current pet overpopulation problem can be traced back to a lack of accurate and up to date understanding relating to responsible pet ownership, including neutering and the benefits it can provide.
Timeline
| 13 Oct 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 13 Apr 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
39
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Education
Opened
13 Oct 2023
Closed
13 Apr 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.