I recently came across this petition and I think it supports a wonderful cause.
Make it a legal requirement to report a road accident involving a cat.
Responsible department: Department for Transport
Under the Road Traffic Act 1988, section 170, it is a legal requirement to report any road accident which causes damage to any animal which is not on or in the vehicle involved. The definition of 'animal' however does not include cats. Currently only dogs, horses, sheep, cattle, pigs, goats, ass and mules are included. New Start Cat Rescue, a Gloucestershire based cat re-homing charity believe that this Act should be amended to include cats. This will ensure that cats hit on the road can be dealt with appropriately and perhaps in some cases, prevent fatalities. Cats are peoples' possessions, their loving pets and part of the family. We strongly believe that this Act should be amended.
If you agree, I urge you to sign this petition: http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/19369
I mean, personally, if my cat went missing I would want to know if something happened to them outside and I think this initiative can help to contact owners whose cats have been hit by cars.
