Aontu Pet Protection Bill
Petition to be sent to the Minister for Justice
I the undersigned would like to state my support for the Aontú Pet Protection Bill proposed by Peadar Tóibín TD. Pets are part of our families and their wellbeing is important to us.
In Ireland today the law doesn't recognise this reality, and the Aontú legislation will be an important step towards improving protections for our pets. Over the past year, the theft of pets has increased by a third, with the stolen pets sold on, used for forced breeding and worse exploitation, so it has never been more important to deter these terrible crimes with the increased penalties which the Aontú Pet Protection legislation will provide.
I the undersigned urge the Government to support this Aontú Bill and allow it to become law at the earliest opportunity.
https://aontu.ie/bill-containing-a-10-month-imprisonment-for-those-who-steal-a-family-pet-to-be-introduced-into-the-dail-on-wednesday-toibin/
Stop the theft of family pets
Should be longer sentence than 10 months in prison. The pain and distress it causes is unthinkable. Should be equivalent to kidnapping!
We need a law to protect dogs.They are an important nembr of a family.
Should be a more severe prison sentence brought in for anyone who steals a family pet,it is not a Civil Matter,Theft is a Criminal offense,My Dog was stolen the pain,heartbreak and anxiety it is causing me is overwhelming,My dog is 15 years old he is a family member,WOOFIE story on Facebook
Very important
10 months is not enough but it’s a start
The Theft of a family Pet is not simply the Theft of Property and should be recognised in a special manner. The enforcement of all current relevant Legislation is just as important as the provision of any new legisation.
It’s time that pets are recognised as family members ,not property ..
& Pet theft is at epidemic proportions ,it has to be stopped. Let the punishment fit the crime..
Very very important
Stop the theft of our family pets ,its totally unacceptable .
Please do something about the situation which is dire now