Rejected petition Make drivers who run over cats stop and seek help, like they do with dogs.

Put a law in place that prohibits drivers from conducting a hit and run on cats. They are household pets just like dogs

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Cats are beloved household pets, and should be treated with equal regard as dogs do

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You may wish to sign the following petitions, which call for similar action:

Legislate to require drivers to report collisions with cats
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/750612

Legally require drivers who hit a cat to take them to a vet
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/751525

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Date submitted 20 January 2026
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