{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/768255.json"},"data":{"type":"petition","id":768255,"attributes":{"action":"Recognise Cats as Equal Companion Animals in UK Road Laws","background":"Amend the Road Traffic Act 1988 to include cats, requiring drivers to report collisions involving them, as they must for dogs. This would promote accountability, improve welfare, and help owners be informed.","additional_details":"Cats are beloved companions in millions of UK homes, yet the law treats them differently to dogs in road traffic incidents. When collisions go unreported, cats may suffer without care and owners are left without answers. Including cats in the Road Traffic Act 1988 would reflect their value and ensure fairness, compassion, and accountability.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2026-04-24T13:54:32.541Z","updated_at":"2026-05-19T11:27:35.669Z","rejected_at":"2026-05-19T11:27:35.672Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-04-24T14:24:10.000Z","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 the following petition, which calls for similar action:\r\n\r\nLegislate to require drivers to report collisions with cats\r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/750612"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}}