Cat microchipping to be made mandatory under new UK rules - or risk £500 fine

dailyrecord.co.uk:

Cat owners will be made to microchipping cats under new rules announced by the UK Government in which pet owners could be a fined up to £500 if they don't comply.

People will be required to microchip cats by the time their pets reach 20 weeks old. The new rule will be enacted once an ongoing government review about dog microchipping is completed.

Any changes to dog microchipping rules will be enforced at the same time as the new microchipping rules for cats.Cat owners' contact details will be stored and kept up to date in a pet microchipping database.Those who don't adhere with the new rules will have 21 days to have one implanted in their cat or get hit by a fine up to £500.Microchipping has been made mandatory as lost or stray cats will