Petition · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Make pet-sitting apps request an Animal Activities Licence for pet boarding
Open for signatures
25 signatures
What the petition asks
Require all pet-sitting apps to request an Animal Activities Licence from people or businesses carrying out pet-boarding activities before allowing listings for doggy day and boarding in a home to be posted.
Studies suggest that 95% of pet carers on some online platforms who offer pet boarding are unlicensed to care for animals in their own home. We feel it is a serious ongoing issue for the safety and welfare of animals.
Timeline
| 17 Jun 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
25
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened
17 Jun 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.