Submitted on Tuesday 27th January 2026
Rejected on Tuesday 17th February 2026
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Make it a legal requirement to stop and act when you hit or run over a cat.
I want it made a legal requirement to at least stop and act if you hit a cat, or run over a cat. Theirs laws for dogs so why not cats? They are loved pets just as much, they deserve that dignity just as much! Stopping, taking action & reporting should be a legal requirement!
500 words is no where near enough. I am utterly heartbroken, my cat was hit at speed and left like last nights rubbish. She sustained horrific, traumatic injuries, she did not make it after fighting for her life. I had to see that, whilst people were eating tea we were digging a hole in the ground. It’s disgusting that someone can do that, cause that hurt and just go about their day & life. Why dogs and not cats?
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
There's already a petition about this issue. We cannot accept a new petition when we already have one about a very similar issue.
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We are very sorry to hear about your cat.
You may wish to sign the following petitions, which call for similar action:
Legislate to require drivers to report collisions with cats
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/750612
Legally require drivers who hit a cat to take them to a vet
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/751525
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