Collect and publish data on companion animal euthanasia

Closed 1,828 signatures

What the petition asks

Currently there is no accurate data on the euthanasia of companion animals available in England.

Commercial companies given contracts by local authorities in relation to stray animals are not subject to freedom of information requests.

The numbers of animals euthanised is currently unknown.
Currently euthanasia numbers of companion animals in local authority pounds, local authority subcontracted companies, rescue organisations, veterinary practices, police kennels and commercial enterprises involving companion and working animals is unknown

We think there is no reason that this data should not be collected and published. The data relating to an animal is not subject to GDPR

Without transparency and publication we feel animal welfare cannot be considered a priority to the current government.

Timeline

29 Jan 2025	Petition opened for signatures
29 Jul 2025	Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 1,828

Status Closed

Department Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Opened 29 Jan 2025

Closed 29 Jul 2025

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