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Petition

To implement a mandatory dog licensing programme alongside a DNA database

Rejected 14 signatures

What the petition asks

This initiative would not only promote responsible pet ownership but also address the ongoing issue of dog waste in public spaces.
By requiring dog owners to register their pets and submit a DNA sample, we can create a system that accurately identifies the owners of dogs that fail to be cleaned up after. With this database in place, owners can be effectively fined, incentivising pet owners to take responsibility for their animals' waste.

Why it was rejected

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

You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action:

Reform Dog Laws: Licensing & Mandatory Training Instead of Breed Bans
Reform Dog Laws: Licensing & Mandatory Training Instead of Breed Bans

Timeline

15 Feb 2025 Petition opened for signatures
15 Apr 2025 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 14
Status Rejected
Rejected 15 Apr 2025

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 17 Aug 2026.