Are you microchipped? Of course you are. We feline bloggers are the lucky ones - up to date with our vaccinations, given regular vet care, and microchipped just in case.
Here in the UK about a third of cats are not. So if or when they get lost, there is no way of identifying their humans. If they are lucky enough to be picked up by a cat rescue organisation they just have to stay in a pen just hoping their humans will find out where they are.
Microchips also allow us to have a cat flap that closes against any feline intruders. This is so important for our mental health and feelings of security.
From June this summer it will be a legal requirement for all pet cats in the UK to be microchipped. All of them, whatever age and whatever their circumstances. There will be a fine of £500 for the humans who don't get this done.
I had my microchip put in when I was neutered - easily done and as I was out cold I didn't feel a thing. But even if I had been fully conscious it would have been no worse than what I feel with an injection.
If I could, I would microchip my human so I knew where she goes when she leaves the house. And then she could have her own security cat door to keep out burglars. But she is so stupid she won't do this.
Get yourself microchipped, if you don't already have one. Spread the word to dumb humans.
Wow, that's a hefty fine! Mudpie is microchipped, and she thinks microchipping humans is a pawsome idea!
ReplyDeleteSo true and yet, in North America microchipping is not that popular! Bravo our cousins across the pond to enforce hefty fines! And microchipping humans is an excellent idea!
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