{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/765856.json"},"data":{"type":"petition","id":765856,"attributes":{"action":"Make it a criminal offence to fail to stop after hitting a domestic pet","background":"We ask the UK Government to make it a criminal offence for drivers to fail to stop and report after hitting a domestic pet, including cats. This should include clear legal duties and penalties to ensure accountability, improve animal welfare, and give owners answers.","additional_details":"We recently lost our 19-year-old cat, Shystie, after he was hit on the road. He was in perfect health, stayed close to home, and was a much-loved family member. There is currently no clear legal duty for drivers to stop and report when they hit a domestic pet like a cat. We believe this should be required by law, with penalties for failing to do so, to give animals a chance of help and provide owners with answers and accountability.","committee_note":"","state":"rejected","signature_count":11,"created_at":"2026-03-30T06:32:36.529Z","updated_at":"2026-04-24T13:30:43.255Z","rejected_at":"2026-04-24T13:30:43.258Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-03-30T09:06:50.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign this petition, which calls for similar action: \"Legislate to require drivers to report collisions with cats\" https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/750612\r\n\r\nThere are existing rules about reporting collisions with dogs and some other animals: \"Report a dead or injured animal\" https://www.gov.uk/report-dead-animal"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}}