Make it illegal to keep or sell social animals like guinea pigs alone
We call on the government to introduce legislation preventing pet shops and breeders from rehoming social animals, such as guinea pigs or rabbits, without a suitable companion. Owners must keep these species in compatible pairs or groups, with exceptions only for bereavement or planned re-pairing.
Emma Reynolds
Environment Secretary
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Make it illegal to keep or sell social animals like guinea pigs alone
We call on the government to introduce legislation preventing pet shops and breeders from rehoming social animals, such as guinea pigs or rabbits, without a suitable companion. Owners must keep these species in compatible pairs or groups, with exceptions only for bereavement or planned re-pairing.
Similar motions
Make all domestic animal breeding a regulated practice protecting the animals
Change laws regarding abuse of multiple animals
Stronger penalties for animal cruelty and stricter regulations on animal sales
Ban purchasing & owning African Pygmy Hedgehogs
Make it illegal for restraint to be used against children in residential care