Review and strengthen enforcement of welfare laws for animals in street begging
We want the UK Government to review and strengthen enforcement of animal welfare laws by supporting routine checks and microchip scanning of dogs used for begging, and giving authorities powers to remove animals at risk of fear, distress or exploitation.
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 604/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 604/100,000
- 06 MAR 2026Petition opened for signaturesCreated by Miss Melissa Gillen
Background
We want the Government to strengthen enforcement of animal welfare laws by supporting routine welfare checks and compulsory microchip scanning of dogs used in street begging. Clear guidance should allow authorities and the SSPCA to remove animals where there is evidence of fear, distress or exploitation, even if physical injury is not visible