Submitted on Wednesday 30th December 2015
Published on Monday 4th January 2016
Current status: Closed
Closed: Monday 4th July 2016
Signatures: 641
Make it illegal to leave a dog unattended in a public place.
Dogs are often left unattended outside shops, libraries and other public places. These dogs are at risk from theft and straying.
Dogs are increasingly being stolen to supply the cruel and horrific ‘sport’ of Dog Baiting. Thieves with vans regularly drive around looking for unattended dogs to supply the trade for 'bait dogs'.
Dogs are being stolen for resale or extortion of money from distressed owners.
Compulsory Microchipping will not stop either of these crimes. Microchips only identify the dog and it's owner. They do not prevent theft.
I call on the UK Government to make it a criminal offence to leave a dog secured or otherwise unattended in any public place.
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