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The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) are seeking your views on potential changes to microchipping legislation.

This covers both the new mandatory cat microchipping requirements, as well as improvements to the current dog microchipping system so they work as effectively possible in reuniting pets with their owners.

Why your views matter
DEFRA are seeking your views and proposed solutions which will help them to understand the impacts of the suggested regulatory changes.

These proposed changes aim to improve the operation of the microchipping database system, making it easier to identify pet keepers and to reunite pets with their keepers.

This will mean reduced costs to local authorities, vets and animal shelters, as well benefiting animal welfare and deterring pet theft.

The consultation was opened on the 22nd of March 2022 and will close on the 17th May 2022.

If you would like to add your views, you can access the survey via the following link:

https://consult.defra.gov.uk/companion-animal-welfare-and-sentience/consultation-on-cat-and-dog-microchipping-leg/
 

Make sure you complete the survey before the deadline of 17th May 2022