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Stop Myxomatosis killing Rabbits

Submitted on Tuesday 19th July 2016

Rejected on Thursday 28th July 2016

Current status: Rejected

Rejection code: no-action (see below for details)

Petition Action

Stop Myxomatosis killing Rabbits

Petition Details

Myxomatosis is cruel disease which millions of wild rabbits in the UK die from each year. It is not acceptable that such a disease is left unchecked due to it being released illegally in the UK in the 1950’s. Myxomatosis is pure torture for any wild rabbit infected.

Additional Information

They suffer severe conjunctivitis that results in blindness, swelling in the head, ears, eyes and genitals, thick pus discharge from the nose (which makes it difficult to breathe), and lumps on the body for up to two weeks before they die; longer in many cases. Rabbits are sentient beings, who feel pain and suffer every bit as any other animal. I want the Government to actively discuss all the options open to it to combat/control this disease in the wild rabbit population.


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This petition was rejected

The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:

Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action. You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do to reduce the incidence of myxomatosis in rabbits.

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