Petition · Department for Business and Trade
Ban spikes on residential shared fences for the safety of wildlife and pets
Closed
169 signatures
What the petition asks
Ban spikes on residential boundary fences.
We think sharp hard plastic spikes - some as high as 3-4 inches erected on top of residential boundary fences are barbaric, inhumane and can inflict horrendous harm on our wildlife and pets, foxes and cats in particular. We are supposed to be a nation of animal lovers, but we have built on their habitat, leaving them no alternative then to live amongst us and they should be allowed to live without fear of harm.
Timeline
| 22 Dec 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 22 Jun 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
169
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Business and Trade
Opened
22 Dec 2025
Closed
22 Jun 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 9 Aug 2026.