Petition · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Review and strengthen enforcement of welfare laws for animals in street begging
Open for signatures
615 signatures
What the petition asks
We want the UK Government to review and strengthen enforcement of animal welfare laws by supporting routine checks and microchip scanning of dogs used for begging, and giving authorities powers to remove animals at risk of fear, distress or exploitation.
We want the Government to strengthen enforcement of animal welfare laws by supporting routine welfare checks and compulsory microchip scanning of dogs used in street begging. Clear guidance should allow authorities and the SSPCA to remove animals where there is evidence of fear, distress or exploitation, even if physical injury is not visible
Timeline
| 6 Mar 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
615
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened
6 Mar 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.