UK requires cats to be microchipped by 20 weeks old, with fines for non-compliance up to £500.
UK cat owners face fines of up to £500 if their pets are not microchipped by June 10, as the government introduces a new law requiring all cats to be microchipped by 20 weeks old. Local councils will seize unchipped cats, arrange microchipping, and return them to owners, who will cover costs. The measure aims to improve reunion rates for lost or stolen cats by enabling unique IDs to be registered on a national database.
May 07, 2024
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