In Collaboration with Woodgreen Animal Charity

"Here at Woodgreen we strive to keep pets safe and happy. We want to focus on how we can help pets and their people!"
It’s estimated that 80,000 dogs and 200,000 cats are killed on our roads every year. Pets near roads can be dangerous but there are lots of things we can do to protect our pets from harm.
What should I do if I am in a road traffic accident involving a pet?
- Stop your vehicle
- Inform the police immediately
- Stay on the scene
- Exchange your name and address with the owners of vehicles and pet/s.
- Have pet insurance to protect your pet, your pocket and any third-party damages.
Cats
Cats can be hard to keep away from road traffic accidents but there are some things we can do to keep our cats closer to home and easier to spot.
- Create the perfect home for your cat, if they have everything they need at home they are less likely to stray. Access to fresh food and water, scratching posts, litter trays and lots of comfy spots and hiding places.
- Make sure your cat is microchipped and it is up to date.
- Pet insurance is an easy way to protect your cat and yourself.
- To keep your cat as safe as possible try to call them indoors at night and a reflective collar will help in the darker days during the year.
- Cats love to explore but hormones can send them wild and makes them venture much further than they normally would do to find a mate. Roaming far can mean cats get lost or injured. To prevent them wandering off, neutering is something that’s worth considering! Contact us if you need support or advice on making the neutering decision.
Dogs
There's lots of different ways to help keep your dogs safe around roads, for example:
If you’d like some free advice about keeping your pet safe or chat to our training and behaviour specialists contact us:
- Call our pet support line on 0300 303 9333
- Email support@woodgreen.org.uk
- Visit woodgreen.org.uk