Petition · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Review regulation of animal boarding and licensing conditions
Open for signatures
106 signatures
What the petition asks
A review should consider introducing a new framework for paid pet care including minimum standards, more efficient checking of licences and enforcement of online platforms. There should be more alignment between devolved governments. These changes could be known as Molly's Law.
These changes could protect pets and owners by making it easier to check who is licensed/insured before booking, and lead to better enforcement relating to unregulated carers. They should also support responsible providers who invest in training, hygiene, safe premises, supervision and emergency planning. The UK Government should work with devolved nations to deliver consistent rules, clear penalties, and properly resourced enforcement so animal welfare isn’t a postcode lottery.
Timeline
| 19 Jun 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
106
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened
19 Jun 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.