Cat microchipping to be made mandatory in UK
Lost or stray pet cats are more likely to be reunited with their owners and returned home safely under new pet microchipping rules announced by the Government today.
- 99% of people support compulsory microchipping for cats according to recent Government consultation
- Owners will be required to microchip their cats by the time they reach 20 weeks of age
- Microchipping cats will help reunite thousands of lost or stray pets every year
Lost or stray pet cats are more likely to be reunited with their owners and returned home safely under new pet microchipping rules announced by the Government today.
Under the new plans, all keepers must ensure their pet is microchipped before they reach the age of 20 weeks and their contact details stored and kept up to date in a pet microchipping database. Owners found not to have microchipped their cat will have 21 days to have one implanted, or may face a fine of up to £500. Read more: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/cat-microchipping-to-be-made-mandatory
