The bill, that would strengthen punishments for dog theft, will be lodged at Holyrood where it will seek support from MSPs in order to be introduced and potentially become law.
Proposed by Conservative MSP Maurice Golden, the Dog Abduction Bill received full support from 92.4% of the 237 responses, while a further 4.2% were partially supportive.
READ MORE: Glasgow surgeon heartbroken as terminal cancer leaves him unable to work after 31-year career "The theft of a dog is among the most traumatic things that can happen to an owner, and as it stands the law simply doesn't do them justice. "MSPs from all parties in Holyrood have expressed support for this, and I look forward to working on a cross-party basis to move this proposed Bill to the next stage.
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