Rejected petition Make it a legal requirement for a cat to be mircochipped like it is for dogs

Change the law to also make it also a legal requirement to have cats chipped aswell from the age of 8 weeks plus

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Mircochipping is an essential part of responsible pet ownership each yeah thousands of cats are are taken in as strays as they not been chipped. Mircochipping is a safe way to give a lost cat the best chance on finding there owner. It also ensures owners can be informed in a sad event of a passing. It will also help animal care homes reduce number of strays and help save them money in the long run

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You may wish to sign this petition which calls for the same action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/334356

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Date submitted 7 July 2020
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