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.