Our Team
Established in 2018 by Dr Daniel Allen in collaboration with Debbie Matthews at the Stolen and Missing Pets Alliance, Pet Theft Reform is run by a small collection of volunteers and passionate public voices all dedicated to ensuring that our beloved pets are seen as more than just property.
Our Founders
Dr Daniel Allen
Founder & Animal Geographer, Keele University
Debbie Matthews
Founder & CEO at Stolen and Missing Pets Alliance
The Pet Theft Reform team is grateful to the individuals who care passionately about protecting our pets, and for using their social media platforms to raise awareness of our campaign and the need for change.
Pet Theft Reform has been widely supported by animal organisations since the campaign started in 2018. Our coalition was formed in 2021 to create a collective lobbying voice and to help amplify our message.
Ricky Gervais, David Walliams, Sara Cox and Clare Balding support Pet Theft Reform (video credit: Emma Kennedy)
Celebrity Support
Pet Theft Reform Coalition
Political Voices
Iain Duncan Smith MP
Conservative MP
for Chingford and Woodford Green
Tom Hunt MP
Conservative MP
for Ispwich
Siobhan Baillie MP
Conservative MP
for Stroud
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Maurice Golden MSP
Member of the Scottish Parliament; for West Scotland
Gareth Johnson MP
Conservative MP
for Dartford
Dr Lisa Cameron MP
Scottish National Party MP for East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow
