Submitted on Wednesday 23rd September 2020
Rejected on Monday 28th September 2020
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Change the law so if a driver hits a CAT, it is the same requirement as a dog
The current law states that if the driver of a car hits a dog, they must report it. This should be exactly the same for a cat. The devastation this causes to a family is immense and the owner should have a right to know what has happened to their animal, and by whom.
My cat Nala was so cruelly run down by a car travelling 40mph+ on a busy road. The driver of the car did not stop to help nor call someone to inform them. This is the law for anyone hitting a dog with their car, but I’m flabbergasted as to why this is not the case for a cat. Most cats are microchipped and their owner can be traced. I am confused as to why a dog is more important than a cat, and why the driver of the car should not be held partially responsible even if this was an accident.
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