Petition · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Introduce stricter welfare standards and inspections for pets kept in pet shops
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118 signatures
What the petition asks
There should be clear limits on how many animals can be kept in one enclosure, and regular inspections to ensure standards are being followed. Animals should not be kept in poor conditions either on display or in back rooms.
I would like the Government to introduce stricter minimum welfare standards for animals kept in pet shops and improve enforcement of existing laws.
Animals in some pet shops are kept in small enclosures without enough space, enrichment, or stimulation. I believe all animals sold in pet shops should be guaranteed clean living conditions, fresh food and water, appropriate toys or enrichment, and enough space so they are not overcrowded.
Animals in some pet shops are kept in small enclosures without enough space, enrichment, or stimulation. I believe all animals sold in pet shops should be guaranteed clean living conditions, fresh food and water, appropriate toys or enrichment, and enough space so they are not overcrowded.
Timeline
| 26 Mar 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
118
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened
26 Mar 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.