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24 May 2024: Pet Abduction Bill becomes law!
After seven years of evidence-based campaigning, new legislation has created specific offences for dog and cat abduction in England and Northern Ireland.
The Pet Theft Reform campaign continues in
Wales, Scotland and the Republic of Ireland!
Support Pet Theft Reform Wales
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Wales chose not to introduce a pet abduction offence in 2024!
Carolyn Thomas MS is advocating for a bill that would make pet abduction a specific criminal offence in Wales. Please ask your Member of the Senedd to support Pet Theft Reform in Wales.
Support Pet Theft Reform Scotland
Maurice Golden MSP secured the right to introduce his proposed Dog Theft (Scotland) Bill as a Members Bill in 2025.
Please click to find your MSP and ask them to support the Dog Theft (Scotland) Bill.
Support Pet Theft Reform Ireland
Lisa O'Connor is campaigning for Pet Theft Reform in the Republic of Ireland. Please sign this petition to Jim O'Callaghan Minister of State for Law Reform.
Tell Your MP about Pet Theft Reform
If you are concerned by pet abduction and support our campaign, please contact your local MP and let them know why the issue is important to you.
