Petition · past parliament · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Ban the selling of pets online and require a licence to sell any pets
Closed
43 signatures
What the petition asks
We want the Government to make it illegal to sell pets online, and require anyone selling a pet to have a licence.
We are concerned that people selling pets online often haven't bred or cared for the pets they sell responsibly. Banning the online sale of pets, and requiring anyone selling a pet to have a licence, could help cut down on animal welfare issues.
Timeline
| 13 Mar 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 May 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
43
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened
13 Mar 2024
Closed
29 May 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.