Vetting New Dog Owners

Rejected 14 signatures

What the petition asks

Please put in place a vetting process for all new dog owners or dog owners wishing to purchase another dog and decline the owner if they fail the vetting. This is to help all dogs of any breeds go to a safe forever home where the breed will not be provoked to do something out of character.

For example, a vetting process in place for anyone wanting to purchase a new dog or another dog.
Financial - Employment check, Annual Income, Outgoings - Can the owner afford a dog, financial stress can lead to rational decision's
Criminal Convictions - Does the owner have any previous or recent criminal convictions
Personal Information - Age, address history, people they may live with or any dependants
The vetting process is to decline anyone who is not equipped for a long term commitment

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

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Introduce screening process for dog owners: Introduce screening process for dog owners

Timeline

5 Jan 2024	Petition opened for signatures
12 Jan 2024	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 14

Status Rejected

Rejected 12 Jan 2024

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