Prevent dogs being walked in high temperatures.

Rejected 17 signatures

What the petition asks

We want the Government to introduce official guidance and legal protections to help prevent dogs being walked in dangerously high temperatures. Every year dogs suffer heatstroke and burned paws from unsafe exercise during heatwaves. Better awareness could save lives.

Being a professional dog walker and dog owner. I feel very strongly about the cruelty of people walking their dogs in high temperatures and it need to stop. Dogs die because of irresponsible behaviour and people and I feel very strongly to protect animals that do not have a voice.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action:

Make it illegal to walk dogs during extreme heat to prevent suffering and death.
Make it illegal to walk dogs during extreme heat to prevent suffering and death.

Timeline

25 May 2026	Petition opened for signatures
16 Jun 2026	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 17

Status Rejected

Rejected 16 Jun 2026

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