Petition

Prosecution of Irresponsible pet owners

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Pet owners should be prosecuted if their pets are needing vet treatment for burns to their feet or heat stroke
As pet owners it our place to protect our pets, People are still walking their dogs in extreme heat, they should be prosecuted for neglect
This petition is for pet owners to be prosecuted for neglect if a pet is needing treatment for burns to their feet or heat stroke

We need to protect the pets

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 this 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

24 Jun 2026 Petition opened for signatures
20 Jul 2026 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 20 Jul 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Jul 2026.