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Enforce retribution for dog walkers in the summer

Submitted on Wednesday 21st July 2021

Rejected on Thursday 22nd July 2021

Current status: Rejected

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

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Enforce retribution for dog walkers in the summer

Petition Details

Enforce retribution and law for dog walkers who are seen walking their dogs in the hot weather.
Enforcing this would prevent dogs becoming / or developing heat stroke which results the dog dying. Whether that be on the spot fines and report to RSPCA.

Additional Information

RSCPA Advices to walk dogs early morning or late evening ( once cool ) however numbers have increased with the amount of owners walking their pets in the blistering heat. It is a form of neglect and abuse as you are putting your dog at risk of becoming seriously ill whether that be heat stroke / burning of the pads.


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This petition was rejected

The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:

We understand you're concerned about the welfare of dogs in hot weather, however the Animal Welfare Act 2006 already makes it an offence if a person causes, by act or omission, an animal to suffer. This would cover suffering caused by taking a dog for a walk in excessive heat.

The Government's code of practice for the welfare of dogs, which provides owners and keepers with information on how to meet the welfare needs of their animals, and can be used in courts as evidence in cases brought before them relating to poor welfare, specifically highlights the risks of heat stress: assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/697953/pb13333-cop-dogs-091204.pdf

Decisions about investigating alleged animal welfare offences and prosecuting these are a matter for the police and Crown Prosecution Service, not the Government or House of Commons.

If you're concerned about a specific incident, you may wish to report it directly to the RSPCA: www.rspca.org.uk/utilities/contactus/reportcruelty

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