Pet thefts have risen 250% during the pandemic. Under the current law, pets are treated as property, with no distinction between a family's beloved dog and a stolen bike.
Conservative MPs blocked plans for bigger fines and tougher sentences to deter criminals from targeting family pets. They just don't care about our beloved furry family members across the UK.
Add your name to the petition to support introducing a specific offence with tougher sentences to deter criminals from pet theft.
"I support the call for the Government to strengthen pet theft laws to protect beloved pets across the UK."