Petition · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Make it law that animal charities must obtain vets notes regardless of health
Closed
33 signatures
What the petition asks
Make it a legal requirement that all rehoming and rescue charities obtain vets notes from previous owners when dogs are given up. This will show a full report of the animals health to ensure what the previous owner has disclosed is correct.
Timeline
| 7 Nov 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 7 May 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
33
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened
7 Nov 2025
Closed
7 May 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 29 Aug 2026.