Dogs Trust

Lobbying Organisation Dogs Trust

Date published 21 Jan, 2026

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area Agriculture

Period 1 Sep, 2025 to 31 Dec, 2025

Specific Details Share details of Christmas petition calling for an urgent review of the Dog Breeding Establishment (DBE) Act 2010 and 2018 Guidelines with an offer to visit Dogs Trust Rehoming Centre

Intended results To raise awareness of issues related to responsible dog ownership and irresponsible dog breeding.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Sarah Lynch

Did any Designated Public Official(DPO) or former Designated Public Official(DPO) carry out lobbying activities on your behalf in relation to this return? You must include yourself, and answer Yes, if you are a current DPO or a DPO at any time in the past. (What is a Designated Public Official?) No

Did you manage or direct a grassroots campaign? No

Was this lobbying done on behalf of a client? No

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Lobbying activity

The following activities occurred for this specific Subject Matter Area.

Email (1)

One email per political representative sharing details of Christmas petition calling for an urgent review of the Dog Breeding Establishment (DBE) Act 2010 and 2018 Guidelines with an offer to visit Dogs Trust Rehoming Centre.

Designated public officials lobbied

There were no DPOs directly lobbied during this return period on this specific Subject Matter Area.