Today, my beloved 8-year-old cat was tragically killed by a car. The driver chose not to stop, not to help, and left my precious companion to die in agony by the roadside. This heartbreaking incident has shed light on a glaring legal gap that neglects the well-being of our treasured feline family members.

Current legislation mandates the microchipping of cats and offers protection if they are stolen. However, the law profoundly lacks any requisite for drivers to stop, assist, or even report an incident when a cat is injured or killed by a vehicle. This neglect is unacceptable, as beloved pets deserve the same recognition and dignity in such tragic circumstances as any other member of our families.

The existing oversight means countless cats that are injured or killed in road accidents are left unaided, their suffering unseen and unheard. We must urge legislative bodies to amend the law to include cats within the same protective frameworks applied to dogs, which mandates reporting road collisions and offering aid.

Our call to action is clear: We demand that laws be updated to require drivers to stop and assist or report when they hit a cat. In increasing accountability and responsibility, we offer our cats a measure of protection they rightfully deserve, ensuring no pet owner endures the pain of losing their companion in such an avoidable manner.

I urge you to stand with us in this campaign to change the law for the protection of cats. Sign this petition so that our legislative voices can prompt change, ensuring no more cats suffer in silence on our roads.