The government have announced that it will be a legal requirement for cats to be microchipped next year.
Under the new plans, all keepers must ensure their pet is microchipped before they reach the age of 20 weeks and their contact details stored and kept up to date in a pet microchipping database. Owners found not to have microchipped their cat will have 21 days to have one implanted, or may face a fine of up to £500.
It is already a legal requirement to microchip dogs and we are thrilled that this new law will help to reunite more pets with their owners!