
I ask the Government to review and reform the status of pets to recognise them in all cases as sentient family members and relatives, not chattel. Set out specific strict rules on using animal-control equipment like catch poles and strong penalties if negligence or force cause harm or death to pets.
Steve Reed
Housing Secretary
Regulate and reform veterinary care
Law change needed for emergency animal property access
Amend the Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Act for rescued pets
Review practice and introduce licensing and regulation for dog professionals
Change laws regarding abuse of multiple animals
I ask the Government to review and reform the status of pets to recognise them in all cases as sentient family members and relatives, not chattel. Set out specific strict rules on using animal-control equipment like catch poles and strong penalties if negligence or force cause harm or death to pets.
Regulate and reform veterinary care
Law change needed for emergency animal property access
Amend the Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Act for rescued pets
Review practice and introduce licensing and regulation for dog professionals
Change laws regarding abuse of multiple animals