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Original poster

Apparently it's just been made law that it's compulsory to microchip all cats.

52 replies

Silverlog · 14/03/2023 13:24

I've always microchipped my cats and as far as I'm aware, most people do. I've never met someone who didn't microchip their cat. We risk a £500 fine for not complying.

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00100001 · 14/03/2023 13:25

How would they know who owns the cat?

blebbleb · 14/03/2023 13:25

Great news! So many irresponsible pet owners. Not sure how it would be enforced though.

ZeroFuchsGiven · 14/03/2023 13:25

How can they prove its anyones cat if its not microchipped? Grin

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Shamdyhandy · 14/03/2023 13:26

Getting ready in case they need to cull cats I guess #birdflu

Beamur · 14/03/2023 13:26

I thought it was already required! Shows how much I know..

Notparticularlyslappable · 14/03/2023 13:28

00100001 · 14/03/2023 13:25

How would they know who owns the cat?

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RightOnTheEdge · 14/03/2023 13:28

I read this yesterday and I think it's a good idea and all cats should be microchipped but I wonder how it will be policed.
How will they know if people have chipped their cat, and if a stray is picked up and not chipped how will they know who to fine?

Beamur · 14/03/2023 13:28

Shamdyhandy · 14/03/2023 13:26

Getting ready in case they need to cull cats I guess #birdflu

Actually something like this occurred to me too. Bird flu, rumours of a cull re COVID..

Loveyoutomatoes · 14/03/2023 13:28

Shamdyhandy · 14/03/2023 13:26

Getting ready in case they need to cull cats I guess #birdflu

For fuck sake... 😶

Zuffe · 14/03/2023 13:28

@00100001
@ZeroFuchsGiven

Cats return home. They have incredible homing instincts and fortitude. Plus, some people can communicate with cats. Like Jim Carrey.

AnnoyedFromSlough · 14/03/2023 13:30

This doesn't apply to Scotland, in case that's relevant to anyone reading.

I don't know about Northern Ireland.

AnnoyedFromSlough · 14/03/2023 13:32

RightOnTheEdge · 14/03/2023 13:28

I read this yesterday and I think it's a good idea and all cats should be microchipped but I wonder how it will be policed.
How will they know if people have chipped their cat, and if a stray is picked up and not chipped how will they know who to fine?

A stray cat doesn't have an owner, so there isn't anyone to fine.

FourTeaFallOut · 14/03/2023 13:32

Scanning cats should be available to anyone and then you can demand that the neighbours from number six come and collect their cat's shit and replace the bedding plants.

FourTeaFallOut · 14/03/2023 13:32

That'll liven up Facebook a bit

Original poster
Silverlog · 14/03/2023 13:35

I can't believe time & space was given to voting this through when there are other hugely pressing issues to deal with.

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cushioncovers · 14/03/2023 13:36

I guess if you went to claim your unchipped lost cat you'd be liable for a £500 fine.

WyldeSwan · 14/03/2023 13:38

Shamdyhandy · 14/03/2023 13:26

Getting ready in case they need to cull cats I guess #birdflu

Well it been compulsory for dogs and horses for years. They've managed not to cull them yet

00100001 · 14/03/2023 13:39

Zuffe · 14/03/2023 13:28

@00100001
@ZeroFuchsGiven

Cats return home. They have incredible homing instincts and fortitude. Plus, some people can communicate with cats. Like Jim Carrey.

My sisters cat spends most of her time at another house.

WyldeSwan · 14/03/2023 13:40

cushioncovers · 14/03/2023 13:36

I guess if you went to claim your unchipped lost cat you'd be liable for a £500 fine.

As I read it, you'd have 21 days to get it chipped, and if you still didn't THEN you'd get a fine.

Also doesn't apply to farm cats (or feral cats of course)

HadEnoughOfBears · 14/03/2023 13:40

FourTeaFallOut · 14/03/2023 13:32

Scanning cats should be available to anyone and then you can demand that the neighbours from number six come and collect their cat's shit and replace the bedding plants.

Yes I agree!

00100001 · 14/03/2023 13:40

RightOnTheEdge · 14/03/2023 13:28

I read this yesterday and I think it's a good idea and all cats should be microchipped but I wonder how it will be policed.
How will they know if people have chipped their cat, and if a stray is picked up and not chipped how will they know who to fine?

They wouldn't.

All it will do is fine people who take their cats to places like vets etc.

Not entirely sure the point of it tbh

00100001 · 14/03/2023 13:41

WyldeSwan · 14/03/2023 13:40

As I read it, you'd have 21 days to get it chipped, and if you still didn't THEN you'd get a fine.

Also doesn't apply to farm cats (or feral cats of course)

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It will stop people taking them to vets for treatment

Vinorosso74 · 14/03/2023 13:43

It's not until June 2024 and only in England. It's been compulsory for dogs for a while now yet you still see posts about found dogs who aren't chipped. I do wonder how many dog owners have been fined for unchipped animals? Would make it so much easier to reunite missing cats. Rescues also have to hold onto strays for a time to give owners the chance to come forward which takes up much needed rescue spaces.

RightOnTheEdge · 14/03/2023 13:50

I guess it's the same as the old dog licence, vaccinations and anything else like that, good, responsible owners will do it and the irresponsible owners won't bother so nothing much will change.

TheClash2023 · 14/03/2023 13:55

Good. Cats, dogs and horses should all be microchipped