Rejected petition Make microchipping cats a legal requirement in the United Kingdom

Since April 2016, microchipping your dog has been a legal requirement however, there is no such law for cats. On the government website, it says ‘every responsible dog owner wants to know their pet is safe’, but what about cat owners? Cats and dogs are loved equally among families across the country

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Quote reference: Compulsory dog microchipping comes into effect, gov.uk

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Date submitted 12 November 2017
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