Petitions/Regulate processes that can be used for adoption of animals
StatusClosed
Opened14 Apr 2025
Closes14 Oct 2025
Government response
Parliamentary debateNot eligible
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We feel that the adoption process is far too difficult right now with people getting declined due to not having a garden even if they are active people, you could be a marathon runner but because you have a flat you might be considered unsuitable for adopting an animal from a shelter.

We want the Government to implement a law to give everyone a fair chance when it comes to adoption of animals. We feel that people should not be getting denied if they do not meet unreasonable standards of some rehoming shelters. Particularly if they will not under any circumstances let someone adopt a dog if they do not have a garden. Many people live in flats, and might not have access to a garden but they can have very active lifestyles, therefore change is needed.

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Constituency engagement ranking

Kirsty Blackman
1Kirsty Blackman MP
Aberdeen North
4
Sir Christopher Chope
2Sir Christopher Chope MP
Christchurch
2
Tracy Gilbert
3Tracy Gilbert MP
Edinburgh North and Leith
2
Dr Scott Arthur
4Dr Scott Arthur MP
Edinburgh South West
2
Tom Hayes
5Tom Hayes MP
Bournemouth East
1
Sarah Jones
6Sarah Jones MP
Croydon West
1
John Whitby
7John Whitby MP
Derbyshire Dales
1
Danny Kruger
8Danny Kruger MP
East Wiltshire
1
Justin Madders
9Justin Madders MP
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough
1
Vacant
10Vacant MP
Holborn and St Pancras
1