Petition · past parliament · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Allow vasectomies / hysterectomies for banned dogs
Closed
97 signatures
What the petition asks
It is understandable that once a breed is added to the banned breeds list, all living examples deemed fit and proper for an exemption certificate must not be able to reproduce.
To obtain a certificate of exemption, the dogs must be neutered to prevent future reproduction. Currently, this is achieved by removing the sexual organs, I believe with no consideration to the health and welfare of the dogs.
Allow breeds that are banned under the Dangerous Dogs Act to have hormone sparing sterilisation. Some studies have shown that hormone sparing sterilisation (vasectomy / hysterectomy) can prevent multiple health issues. These alternative methods still achieve sterility.
Allow breeds that are banned under the Dangerous Dogs Act to have hormone sparing sterilisation. Some studies have shown that hormone sparing sterilisation (vasectomy / hysterectomy) can prevent multiple health issues. These alternative methods still achieve sterility.
Timeline
| 17 Oct 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 17 Apr 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
97
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened
17 Oct 2023
Closed
17 Apr 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.