Who is impacted?

Every day, dogs, cats, and wildlife are struck by vehicles and far too often, the driver simply keeps going. Families lose beloved pets, animals are left suffering on the roadside, and there is no accountability for the people who hit them. This issue affects pet owners, rural communities, drivers on dark roads, and anyone who cares about basic compassion. Right now, in many places, if someone hits an animal and drives away, there is no legal requirement to stop, report it, or try to get help.

What is at stake?

If nothing changes, countless animals will continue to die alone, injured and in pain, without even a chance at help. Families will keep experiencing the heartbreak of not knowing what happened to the pet they loved. And drivers who flee the scene will continue to face zero consequences, even in cases where the hit-and-run is caught on video. Creating a legal requirement to stop and report when an animal is hit is not just about protecting pets; it’s about compassion, responsibility, and public safety.

Why is now the time to act?

Animal hit-and-run cases are rising as traffic increases and more families live near busy roads. We can prevent unnecessary suffering, reunite pets with their owners sooner, and ensure animals receive emergency care. Now is the moment to set a clear, humane standard: if you hit an animal, you must stop. We already have laws that protect people and property — our animals deserve the same urgency and respect.

My personal story:

This issue became heartbreakingly real for my family when my mom’s dog was hit by a driver this year who didn’t even stop when we even flagged him down. We even had video footage of the truck speeding away, yet nothing could be done. No charges, no accountability, no justice. Losing a pet is devastating enough — but knowing someone hit them and didn’t care enough to stop makes it unbearable. No family should ever have to face that kind of pain.

What this petition is calling for:

We are asking for a simple, compassionate law: If a driver hits an animal, they must stop and report it.
This includes:

•Stopping safely at the scene
•Contacting local non-emergency authorities
•Attempting to notify pet owners when possible
•Ensuring the animal receives aid or is not left suffering
•Reasonable penalties for fleeing the scene of an animal collision

Our animals deserve better.
By signing this petition, you’re helping bring compassion, accountability, and basic humanity back to our roads.
Let’s protect our pets. Let’s protect wildlife. Let’s do the right thing.

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