Petitions/Ban the sale of rabbits as domestic pets
StatusOngoing
Opened16 Jul 2026
Closes
Government response
Parliamentary debateNot eligible
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We want the Government to ban the sale of rabbits as domestic pets. We feel that too many rabbits are neglected, kept in unsuitable hutches, and abandoned.

Rabbits can be classified as exotic pets due to their specialised care needs and unique physiology and need to be looked after correctly. They are bought mainly for children and then they can get neglected as the novelty wears off. Pet shops often sell hutches not fit for purpose, and rabbits can often be kept in them 24/7. We believe there are far too many rabbits needing to be re-homed because people realise they are not easy or cheap to care for properly.

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Constituency engagement ranking

Chris McDonald
1Chris McDonald MP
Stockton North
4
Sarah Jones
2Sarah Jones MP
Croydon West
3
Andy McDonald
3Andy McDonald MP
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East
2
Matt Vickers
4Matt Vickers MP
Stockton West
2
Richard Tice
5Richard Tice MP
Boston and Skegness
1
Barry Gardiner
6Barry Gardiner MP
Brent West
1
Aphra Brandreth
7Aphra Brandreth MP
Chester South and Eddisbury
1
Jess Brown-Fuller
8Jess Brown-Fuller MP
Chichester
1
Zarah Sultana
9Zarah Sultana MP
Coventry South
1
Baggy Shanker
10Baggy Shanker MP
Derby South
1