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Strengthen suitable environment criteria for dogs under animal welfare act

Submitted by Lisa Loops on Sunday 24th November 2024

Published on Monday 23rd December 2024

Current status: Closed

Closed: Monday 23rd June 2025

Signatures: 857

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Access ~ animal welfare ~ Animals ~ Code ~ Dogging ~ environment ~ Exercise ~ movement ~ Temperature ~ Wellbeing

Petition Action

Strengthen suitable environment criteria for dogs under animal welfare act

Petition Details

We would like the Government to update the code of practice for the welfare of dogs with stronger criteria set for a suitable environment for dogs, including temperature based shelter and no tethering/caging which restrict a dog's movement.

Additional Information

Sufficient exercise given for general wellbeing and access to water with adequate food given daily also.

At present, we believe the animal welfare act is not strong enough, and that current legislation and guidance are insufficient in preventing the ongoing suffering of dogs.


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