Cat microchip cost as owners given three month warning or risk £500 fine
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA new law will come into force over the summer which will make it a legal requirement for all cat owners to have their pet microchipped.
From June 10, 2024, all cats must be microchipped, with their owners up-to-date contact details, and failure to do so could result in a £500 fine.
Cats must also be implanted with a microchip before they reach the age of 20 weeks. The new law aims to make it easier for lost or stray pet cats to be reunited with their owners and returned home safely. READ MORE: Princess of Wales Kate Middleton issues statement amid 'kill notice' on Mother's Day picture Those who are looking to get their pets chipped before the deadline may now be wondering how much it will cost.
The process of microchipping involves the insertion of a chip, generally around the size of a grain of rice, under the skin of a pet.
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