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Yesterday, new legislation was introduced in Parliament making it compulsory for all owned cats to be microchipped. This will help reunite lost or stray cats with their owners. Currently, around 2.3 million pet cats in England are unchipped, making it difficult to identify their owners if they go missing.
Owners have until 10 June 2024 to have their cat microchipped. If they fail to do so, they may face a fine of up to £500. The microchip, which is the size of a grain of rice, will be inserted under the cat’s skin before they reach 20 weeks of age. The registered owner’s contact details will be stored and kept up to date in a pet microchipping database.
The new rules follow a Government consultation in which 99% of respondents expressed support for the measure. The introduction of compulsory cat microchipping was a manifesto commitment and an Action Plan for Animal Welfare pledge.
The Chief Veterinary Officer has praised microchipping as the most effective and quickest way of identifying lost pets. By getting their cat microchipped, owners can increase the likelihood that they will be reunited with their beloved pet in the event of it going missing.
It is important for owners with cats that are already microchipped to ensure their details are up to date. The new legislation will not apply to free-living cats that live with little or no human interaction or dependency, such as farm, feral, or community cats.
Credit to Gov.uk
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