Petition
Change the law around cats being hit by motor vehicles. Drivers must report it.
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
Change the law.
Because it is wildly unfair, distressing and morally wrong to not report the killing of a loved pet.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action:
Require drivers to stop and take cats to the vets if they hit them in their car
Require drivers to stop and take cats to the vets if they hit them in their car
Require drivers to stop and take cats to the vets if they hit them in their car
Require drivers to stop and take cats to the vets if they hit them in their car
Timeline
| 3 Aug 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 11 Aug 2025 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
11 Aug 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Jul 2026.