Make licensing mandatory for all rescues and rehoming centres.

Rejected 10 signatures

What the petition asks

The absence of mandatory licensing for animal rescue and rehoming centres poses an unacceptable risk to the health and well-being of animals.

Unlicensed facilities can operate without oversight, leading to unregulated and potentially harmful environments for vulnerable animals.

Many issues arise from unlicensed operations, from inadequate facilities to insufficient veterinary care. Animals may be kept in poor conditions, leading to health issues or behavioural problems that make them harder to rehome. A mandatory licensing scheme would mandate regular inspections, ensuring facilities are safe, clean, and meet specific care standards.

Together, we can protect animals from harm and ensure they find the loving homes they deserve.

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:

Introduce Licensing and Regulation for Dog and Cat Rescues to Protect Welfare
Introduce Licensing and Regulation for Dog and Cat Rescues to Protect Welfare

Timeline

15 May 2025	Petition opened for signatures
30 May 2025	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 10

Status Rejected

Rejected 30 May 2025

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