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Change status of dogs so they are not property in legal terms

Submitted on Friday 23rd January 2026

Rejected on Wednesday 25th February 2026

Current status: Rejected

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

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Change status of dogs so they are not property in legal terms

Petition Details

Reflect on the contribution dogs make to society from service dogs, to guide dogs, police dogs, rescue dogs, support dogs and dogs trained to detect disease. Change the law so dogs are given status that reflects their contribution to humans and not classified as property.

Additional Information

Dogs offer so much to society and make a huge contribution to humans, in many, many cases saving lives, and making life bearable
for humans with chronic conditions. Currently they are deemed property and as such are not offered adequate protection in law from being stolen (kidnapped), physically harmed or mentally abused / mistreated, born or sold into slavery for commercial gain and unregulated healthcare industry capitalising on people’s attachment to them.


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This petition was rejected

The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:

There is already a law on pet theft: www.gov.uk/government/news/pet-abduction-bill-becomes-law

You may wish to sign the following petition which calls for a related action:

Review and reform legal status of pets, and rules on animal control equipment
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/750741

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