Petition · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Regulate the keeping and breeding of all foxes, both native and non-native
Closed
70 signatures
What the petition asks
We want the Government to ensure:
1. Regulation and licensing for keepers and breeders
2. Protection of native wildlife and rescue operations
3. Introduction of new standards for care and enclosures
4. Regulation of wild fox rescues.
1. Regulation and licensing for keepers and breeders
2. Protection of native wildlife and rescue operations
3. Introduction of new standards for care and enclosures
4. Regulation of wild fox rescues.
We feel that current legislation under the Animal Welfare Act fails to address the specific needs of both native and non-native foxes. We believe the government should regulate fox keeping to ensure clear, well-defined standards of care.
Timeline
| 1 Apr 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 1 Oct 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
70
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened
1 Apr 2025
Closed
1 Oct 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 16 Aug 2026.