NDM8723 Debate on a Member's Legislative Proposal - A Bill on pet abduction

NDM8723 Carolyn Thomas (North Wales)

To propose that the Senedd:

1. Notes a proposal for a pet abduction Bill.

2. Notes that the purpose of the Bill would be to:

a) make the abduction of a pet a specific criminal offence in Wales;

b) recognise that cats and dogs are not inanimate objects but sentient beings capable of experiencing distress and other emotional trauma;

c) recognise the significant and unique distress caused to an owner when a pet is stolen; and

d) bring Wales in line with legislation in England.