The cat rescue I am involved with just started to implant a microchip in each cat we pull from shelters or take in from the community. We opted for the temperature sensing microchips since they are new and are the … Continue reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
