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Category Archives: microchipping

Cat microchipping to be compulsory in the UK with a fine if you don’t

PoC avatarPosted on December 23, 2020 by Michael BroadDecember 24, 2020

It’s reported today that the UK government plans to introduce compulsory micro-chipping for cats from next year with a fine of £500 for non-compliance. This has been planned for a long time and debated a lot. It is said that, … Continue reading →

Posted in microchipping | Tagged animal law, microchipping, microchipping cats, pet microchip, uk, uk legislation

Britain to look at compulsory microchipping of all domestic cats

PoC avatarPosted on September 29, 2019 by Michael BroadSeptember 29, 2019

The current conservative government is considering introducing legislation making it compulsory for all cat owners to microchip their cats subject to a fine of £500 if they fail to do so before the kitten is eight weeks old. This is … Continue reading →

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Humans should be microchipped like their pet cat

PoC avatarPosted on June 4, 2019 by Michael BroadJune 4, 2019

According to the video there are distinct advantages to being microchipped like your cat or dog. There may come a time when more people are microchipped than cats because there is a poor uptake for microchipping of pets despite the … Continue reading →

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Microchipping can fail when trying to reunite human with companion animal

PoC avatarPosted on April 15, 2019 by Michael BroadApril 15, 2019

Make sure your cat’s microchip works Winnipeg Humane Society’s assistant manager, Anja Richter, said that a very small number of stray cats received at the shelter annually – about 12% in fact – are reunited with their owners. Even though … Continue reading →

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Mistake Reading Cat Microchip

PoC avatarPosted on February 15, 2016 by Michael BroadFebruary 15, 2016

It is possible for a cat to end up being mistakenly re-homed even when microchipped. The microchip is the best identification method we have but it is not foolproof. An example proves the point, although in the story below the … Continue reading →

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Lost Cat Returns at Christmas 7 Years Later Thanks to Microchip

PoC avatarPosted on December 28, 2015 by Elisa Black-TaylorMay 31, 2016

This is another brilliant example of the benefits of micro-chipping cats. Is also a little tale which highlights the mentality of the domestic cat because sometimes even in the best homes domestic cats who are allowed outside go wandering and … Continue reading →

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Important Micro-chipping Information

PoC avatarPosted on May 25, 2012 by Michael BroadJanuary 19, 2015

by Elisa Black-Taylor (USA) I’m scared. Please help me get home. O’Malley’s Flyer Magic-a happy ending Good morning readers. You’re going on a roller coaster ride with me today. You will need a box of Kleenex. I feel this story … Continue reading →

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