Rejected petition Change the law around cats being hit by motor vehicles. Drivers must report it.

Change the law.

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Because it is wildly unfair, distressing and morally wrong to not report the killing of a loved pet.

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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
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/728011

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Date submitted 3 August 2025
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