We Want a New Hunting Act
Fox hunting is cruel. It has no place in a compassionate society.
The Save Me Trust was founded to protect foxes and other wild animals from the cruelty of hunting. It is why we exist — and why we will never stop speaking out. We are calling for a new Hunting Act: a strong, clear law that closes the loopholes, can be properly enforced and finally brings hunting wild mammals with dogs to an end. The law must protect the hunted, not the hunters.
End the Cruelty of Fox Hunting
Chasing and killing a wild animal for sport is cruel and indefensible. Foxes are intelligent, sentient animals who can experience fear and pain. They deserve to live free from persecution.
The Hunting Act 2004 was an important step forward for animal welfare. It received Royal Assent in November 2004 and came into force in England and Wales on 18 February 2005, making it an offence to hunt wild mammals with dogs, subject to certain exemptions.
Yet, more than two decades later, foxes are still being pursued by hounds. The law has weaknesses that make it difficult to enforce, and we believe these must be addressed if it is to provide the protection Parliament intended.
The Save Me Trust is calling for stronger legislation, effective enforcement and meaningful penalties for those who break the law. We want to see loopholes closed and the hunting of wild mammals with dogs brought to an end.
Please join our fight. Together, we can give foxes a voice and work towards a future free from the cruelty of hunting.
