All cats in England must be microchipped and registered on a database from Monday under new laws.The RSPCA said that one in 10 cats going into their centres were still not microchipped, despite the incoming law change.Data from a Cats Protection survey suggested about 1.9 million cats in England were not microchipped. The charity said owners of about 300,000 cats were not sure if they were microchipped or not.
Vet Rory Cowlam, RSPCA ambassador and CBBC presenter, said: “The thought of a pet going missing and never being able to find them is a pet owner's nightmare, which is why microchipping is so important. The animal charity said the new rules would improve cat welfare, help track down missing pets and could stop owners abandoning their animals.
Microchipping can be done by a vet or local rescue and rehoming centre and usually costs between £20 or £30. It is also the owner’s responsibility to update the database if they move home or their details change.
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