Petition · Home Office
Ensure dog theft is always treated as a criminal matter, not a civil dispute
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8 signatures
What the petition asks
I believe the law on dog theft needs to be changed again. I am concerned that too many dogs are being stolen, and in many cases the police treat it as a civil matter.
When there is a dispute about who has the right to keep a dog (e.g. after a shared care arrangement or break-up), police often classify it as a civil dispute instead of investigating it as theft. Having a dog stolen is hard enough without having to fight to get them back. Dogs are family and I'm concerned this is happening to too many dogs.
Timeline
| 4 Aug 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
8
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Home Office
Opened
4 Aug 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 4 Aug 2026.