Emotional support animals should have the same rights as service animals.

Rejected 9 signatures

What the petition asks

The UK government needs to recognise emotional support animals as assistant animals. The government should grant them the same rights as service animals under the Equality Act 2010. This includes access to public places, transportation, and housing, among other rights.

Emotional support animals provide significant mental health benefits to their owners, helping them manage anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions.
Recognising emotional support animals under the Equality Act 2010 will ensure that individuals who rely on these animals for emotional support are not discriminated against.
This change will provide necessary support to individuals with mental health conditions and promote a more inclusive society.

Why it was rejected

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

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Timeline

2 Apr 2025	Petition opened for signatures
30 Apr 2025	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 9

Status Rejected

Rejected 30 Apr 2025

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