Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 60562

Pets: Death

Tabled: 17 June 2025
Answered: 20 June 2025
Named Day

Question

Mr Andrew Snowden

Conservative — Fylde

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking with relevant authorities to prevent heat-related deaths of household pets in (a) Fylde constituency and (b) Lancashire.

Answer

Daniel Zeichner
Under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 (the Act), owners and keepers must protect their animals from harm and provide for their welfare needs in line with best practice The Act is supported by Codes of Practice for Dogs and Cats. The Codes include guidance on ...
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