Submitted on Monday 10th October 2016
Rejected on Friday 14th October 2016
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: irrelevant (see below for details)
Allow raccoons to go on walks, in a secure manner, if owned before August 2016.
I would like to change the current rules in the Invasive Animal Species legislation that states any animal on the list is no longer allowed outside for walks. I believe if the animal is of good nature, neutered and on a secure harness with a responsible owner then there should be no risk of escape.
My name is Kasey & I own a raccoon named Cody. We recieved a lot of attention in both national & social media this year: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3560498/A-racoon-helped-animal-lover-Kasey-conquer-crippling-social-anxiety-takes-walks.html
Now that the IAS legislation casts Cody as an Invasive Animal Species, he is no longer allowed outside for walks. This means he is lacking exercise & socialisation. It will also effect his health & life span. Please help us to change this rule.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
The Invasive Animal Species Regulations are an EU Regulation.
You could start a new petition asking the UK Government to call for this change at EU level.
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