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Closed All Rescue Back Up Contact Details On Microchips Must Remain Registered For Life

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Rescue Back Up contact details are registered on microchips to protect animals in times of vulnerability. Rescue organisations & responsible breeders who register their ongoing interest are let down by database companies who are changing and/or removing these details without notification/permission

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A RBU prefix to be added to databases & remain on the microchip for the lifetime of the animal

No removal of any previous keeper/s without written consent & RBU registration to remain for the lifetime of the animal

Vets/rescues/charities/police must contact RBU registration on the microchip if an animals life is at risk of euthanasia in non emergency situations, seized animals, straying animals & all deceased

Vet practices must register RBU on practice databases

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    Government publishes the results of its consultation on cat and dog microchipping and scanning

    On 4 December, the Government published a summary of the responses to its consultation on cat and dog microchipping and scanning. The Government has also published its response, setting out a series of actions it plans to take on this issue.

    Read the summary of consultation responses: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/cat-and-dog-microchipping-and-scanning-in-england/outcome/summary-of-responses-and-government-response

    In their response to the consultation, the Government confirms that it plans to introduce compulsory cat microchipping. The Government also says it is reviewing the database system to identify practical measures which could improve its operation, and will publicly consult on improvements to the existing microchipping system, including the operation of databases, before introducing secondary legislation covering both cats and dogs.

    The response also states that the Government is working with the veterinary profession and the Tuk’s Law campaign to monitor the effectiveness of requirements relating to scanning prior to euthanasia, as set out in the updated RCVS’ Code of Professional Conduct for Veterinary Surgeons.

    Read the Government's response: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/cat-and-dog-microchipping-and-scanning-in-england/outcome/summary-of-responses-and-government-response#part-2-government-response

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  • Government responded to this petition

    The Government will consider this issue further as part of the post-implementation review of The Microchipping of Dogs (England) Regulations 2015 looking at the effectiveness of the current regime.

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    This Government is committed to high standards of animal welfare, including the welfare of dogs. We are in the process of developing a range of important animal welfare and animal-related measures to strengthen our position as a world leader in this field.

    Under the Microchipping of Dogs Regulations 2015, it is compulsory for owners to microchip their dogs. These regulations also lay down requirements for standards of microchips and the details to be recorded on databases. While some databases offer the possibility of recording Rescue Back Up contact details, it is not a legal requirement for databases to include this functionality.

    The Government recently held a public consultation on cat and dog microchipping and scanning in England. This included questions on whether to introduce measures for compulsory scanning of dogs prior to euthanasia. We are analysing the responses to the consultation and will issue our response later this year.

    We are also in the process of conducting the post-implementation review of the Microchipping of Dogs Regulations 2015. This will include a review of how the current database system is working in practice.

    We will consider the points raised by this e-petition as part of this review, which we anticipate will report later this year.

    Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

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    Government consultation on Cat and Dog Microchipping and Scanning in England - corrected link

    Yesterday we sent a message about Defra's consultation on Cat and Dog Microchipping and Scanning in England. Some petitioners have reported a problem in accessing the consultation through the link. We're very sorry about this. Please use this link if you'd like to share your views and haven't been able to access it: https://consult.defra.gov.uk/companion-animals-team/cat-and-dog-microchipping-and-scanning-in-england/

    The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has launched this consultation on Cat and Dog Microchipping and Scanning in England to find out what you think about plans to introduce compulsory cat microchipping in England and how you think this should be implemented. 

    They also want to know whether you think vets and other bodies should be required to scan cats and dogs for microchips in certain situations. For example, prior to euthanasia.

    The consultation closes at 5.00pm on 17 February 2021.

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    Share your views on Cat and Dog Microchipping and Scanning in England 

    The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has launched a consultation on Cat and Dog Microchipping and Scanning in England.  They want to know what you think about plans to introduce compulsory cat microchipping in England and how you think this should be implemented. 

    They also want to know whether you think vets and other bodies should be required to scan cats and dogs for microchips in certain situations. For example, prior to euthanasia. 

    You can find out more about the consultation and contribute here: https://consult.defra.gov.uk/companion-animals-team/cat-and-dog-microchipping-and-scanning-in-england/

    The consultation closes at 5.00pm on 17 February 2021. 

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    If this petition gets 100,000 signatures, it will be considered for debate in Parliament.

    This petition will stay open until 18 July 2021.