Petitions/Make it an offence for a person's dog to kill another pet and prosecute owners
StatusClosed
Opened2 Jul 2025
Closes2 Jan 2026
Government responseResponded
Parliamentary debateNot eligible
Milestones 10,000

We want the government to make it an offence for an person's dog to kill another pet and prosecute owners if this happens. We think that owners must be held accountable and face consequences if their pet kills another pet.

We believe such measures could protect other pets and cultivate a responsible pet ownership culture. We feel that strengthening legal requirements could ensure a safer environment for pets and people. Let us take a stand to protect our family pets and prevent the heartache of losing a beloved animal due to the negligence of others. We think that immediate legislative action is required to prevent further tragedies.

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Government response

The police and local authorities already have a range of powers available to tackle dangerous dogs and irresponsible dog ownership, including in instances where a dog attacks another animal.

Constituency engagement ranking

Will Stone
1Will Stone MP
Swindon North
1,048
Brian Mathew
2Brian Mathew MP
Melksham and Devizes
723
Heidi Alexander
3Heidi Alexander MP
Swindon South
720
Mr Lee Dillon
4Mr Lee Dillon MP
Newbury
677
Olly Glover
5Olly Glover MP
Didcot and Wantage
610
Sarah Gibson
6Sarah Gibson MP
Chippenham
517
Danny Kruger
7Danny Kruger MP
East Wiltshire
495
Calum Miller
8Calum Miller MP
Bicester and Woodstock
489
Cameron Thomas
9Cameron Thomas MP
Tewkesbury
479
John Slinger
10John Slinger MP
Rugby
478