Abducting Pets Is a Criminal Offence After New Bill Passes Into Law

Published on May 27, 2024

It is now a criminal offence to steal a dog or cat after the Pet Abduction Bill received Royal Assent on Friday. Under the new act, anyone found guilty of stealing the household pets in England or Northern Ireland will face up to five years in prison, a fine, or both. “As a nation of pet-lovers, it is vital that the law recognises the emotional impact the theft of a pet can have and brings the perpetrators to justice in a way that correctly reflects this,” said Anna Firth MP, sponsor of the Private Members’ Bill that preceded the new act, in a statement....

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