Petition · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Regulate processes that can be used for adoption of animals
Closed
29 signatures
What the petition asks
We feel that the adoption process is far too difficult right now with people getting declined due to not having a garden even if they are active people, you could be a marathon runner but because you have a flat you might be considered unsuitable for adopting an animal from a shelter.
We want the Government to implement a law to give everyone a fair chance when it comes to adoption of animals. We feel that people should not be getting denied if they do not meet unreasonable standards of some rehoming shelters. Particularly if they will not under any circumstances let someone adopt a dog if they do not have a garden. Many people live in flats, and might not have access to a garden but they can have very active lifestyles, therefore change is needed.
Timeline
| 14 Apr 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 14 Oct 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
29
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened
14 Apr 2025
Closed
14 Oct 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 1 Sep 2026.