Submitted on Monday 11th July 2022
Rejected on Friday 15th July 2022
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: already-happening (see below for details)
Make it illegal to walk dogs in hot temperatures over 18 degrees.
Id like it to be illegal and have criminal charges if someone is seen walking a dog in hot weather. Heat stroke and burns are the most common reason dogs are taken to the vets during summer months. Its animal cruelty to walk a dog on hot pavements, and be out in high temperatures.
Too many people think its acceptable to walk dogs when its temperatures exceeding 18 degrees. Heat stroke in dogs becomes more of a risk 18 degrees and over.
You can't sign this petition because it was rejected. But you can still comment on it here at Repetition.me!
The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
We think your petition is covered by Government or Parliament action already. If you'd like something else, you could start a new petition clearly explaining what it is.
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
3.135.216.174 Tue, 07 May 2024 00:51:23 +0100
