The changes also include the creation of a central portal that approved users – including vets, local authorities, and police – can use to search microchip records rather than having to contact separate databases individually, which can delay the time taken for pets to be returned home. Read More
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Microchips don’t help all stolen and missing pets #MakeChipsCount Read More
Defra unveils central microchip access plan
Measures to make it easier for vets and other professionals to gain pets’ data have been backed by the BVA and leading charities. Veterinary and welfare sector leaders have welcomed plans to make it easier for professionals to access animals’ microchip records. The move is one of a series of measures unveiled by Defra on… Read More
Vet David Thomson MRCVS, writes a letter to RCVS “I am sending this email to a governing body that I used to hold in great esteem.”
Vet David Thomson’s letter to RCVS Read More
Update on the 22 microchip databases 20 March 2024: #MakeChipsCount #FernsLaw #ScanMe
Update on the 22 microchip databases 20 March 2024: #MakeChipsCount #FernsLaw #ScanMe Read More
The new Microchip legislation is out but will it help reunite stolen and missing pets? #MakeChipsCount #FernsLaw #PetTheftReform
As of 16th May 2023, the old Microchipping Regulations have been revoked and replaced with The Microchipping of Cats and Dogs (England) Regulations 2023. https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2023/468/made/data.pdf Although the microchipping of cats won’t become compulsory until 10th June 2024, cats over the age of 20 weeks must be microchipped, registered on a UK database with up to… Read More
Vets urges owners to microchip cats ahead to avoid fine ahead of new law
A veterinary practice is urging owners to have their cats microchipped to avoid the heartbreak of losing their pet forever and landing themselves with a hefty fine. Under a new law, all cats in England must be microchipped to make it easier for lost or stray pet cats to be reunited with their owners and… Read More
Family told they couldn’t be reunited with their missing cat – because of the Data Protection Act – Mirror Online – 2016
Family told they couldn’t be reunited with their missing cat – because of the Data Protection Act Luckily the new keepers of the £800 Bengal cat saw karen Young’s appeal and have now returned the cat to its rightful owner — Read on www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/family-told-couldnt-reunited-missing-8637578.amp Read More
Why do Vets Get Scanning recommend the new FREE microchip database that meets Defra standards? #MakeChipsCount #FernsLaw
Why do Vets Get Scanning recommend the new FREE microchip database that meets Defra standards? #MakeChipsCount #FernsLaw Read More
A memory on Facebook from May 2018. Thank you Pete The Vet and David Bowles, sadly the answer from BVA remains a No – we don’t want to police microchips 💔
A memory on Facebook from May 2018. Thank you Pete The Vet and David Bowles, sadly the answer from BVA remains a No – we don’t want to police microchips 💔 #ScanMe Read More