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Britain’s cat owners should complete this online survey about compulsory microchipping

PoC avatarPosted on December 26, 2020 by Michael BroadDecember 26, 2020

You probably know that the UK government is planning to introduce compulsory domestic cat microchipping in England. The advantages are numerous and the difficulties are known such as enforcing such a law. Well, this is a chance for the British … Continue reading →

Posted in microchipping | Tagged animal law, Cat News, microchipping, microchipping cats, pet microchip, survey, veterinarian

Britain’s veterinarians reject the idea of compulsory micro-chipping

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

Unsurprisingly and unfortunately British veterinarians, through their spokesperson, have responded negatively to the current news that the UK government plans to introduce compulsory micro-chipping across the nation. The reason why they reject the plan is because they don’t want to … Continue reading →

Posted in mandatory microchipping | Tagged animal law, microchipping, microchipping cats, uk, uk legislation, veterinarians

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

Domesticated feral cat went missing shortly after his owner died

PoC avatarPosted on October 19, 2020 by Michael BroadOctober 19, 2020

Biscuit went missing about three years ago, shortly after his then owner, Keith Bigland’s mother, died. Biscuit was seen “fleeing” his home on a CCTV camera at 4 a.m. on December 1, 2017. Mr Bigland searched high and low for … Continue reading →

Posted in lost cat | Tagged death of owner, lost cat, microchipping, veterinarian | 1 Reply

Giles Coren let down by veterinarian over his missing cat Mo Tenzing

PoC avatarPosted on October 3, 2020 by Michael BroadOctober 13, 2020

Giles Coren was let down by a veterinarian who did not notify him that he had found Coren’s lost cat after scanning the microchip and discovering that Coren was the owner.

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Posted in lost cat | Tagged cat ownership, cat reunited with owner, cat theft, lost cat, microchipping, veterinarian | Leave a reply

Does a cat break into your home and eat your cat’s food? What do you do?

PoC avatarPosted on August 8, 2020 by Michael BroadAugust 8, 2020

There is a story from Cornwall, UK, online this morning which reminds me of the difficulties of dealing with a neighbour’s cat who likes to come into your home and eat your cat’s food and then calmly leave as if … Continue reading →

Posted in cat welfare | Tagged cat flap, cat flaps, cat health, cat obesity, cat ownership, cat welfare, microchipping, overeating, responsible cat ownership, wandering cats | Leave a reply

Checking a cat for a microchip at home (and reuniting a lost cat with owner)

PoC avatarPosted on July 27, 2020 by Michael BroadJuly 27, 2020

It is possible to check a cat for a microchip at home. You don’t have to rely on a veterinarian. I am referring to the situation when you find a stray cat and you want to check for a microchip … Continue reading →

Posted in microchipping | Tagged cat reunited with owner, home treatments for cats, lost cat, microchipping, microchipping cats, pet microchip | Leave a reply

Council cremated lost cat without notification despite being microchipped and wearing an identification collar

PoC avatarPosted on March 6, 2020 by Michael BroadMarch 6, 2020

NEWS/OPINION – Stockport, UK: the Manchester Evening News reports another disturbing example of how local authorities in the UK can carelessly dispose of a domestic cat that has been lost and killed either on the road or, in this instance, … Continue reading →

Posted in microchipping | Tagged animal law, cremation, dog attacks cat, good cat news, lost cat, microchipping, road traffic accident | Leave a reply

UK companion animal microchipping needs sorting out

PoC avatarPosted on February 13, 2020 by Michael BroadFebruary 13, 2020

UK – NEWS/OPINION: Companion animal microchipping is in a mess judging by the article written by Daniel Allen for The Conversation and it needs sorting out to be more effective. There are calls for compulsory cat microchipping. Sorting out outstanding … Continue reading →

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Lost your cat in the UK? Call the local authority early on.

PoC avatarPosted on January 9, 2020 by Michael BroadJanuary 9, 2020

The story of Andy Whittley’s cat Wilma is sadly educational and a reminder that not all local authorities (councils) discharge their responsibilities properly or so it appears. Wilma was micrchipped and she had a collar with an identity tag. Wilma … Continue reading →

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