STILL NO UPDATE ON #FernsLaw petition: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/300010 Petition closed on 4th September 2020 and reached over 100k signatures in under 4 months. The Government opened a Consultation on ‘Cat and Dog Scanning and Microchipping’ which closed on 17th February 2021: https://consult.defra.gov.uk/companion-animals-team/cat-and-dog-microchipping-and-scanning-in-england/. No update FernsLaw debated in Parliament on 28th June 2021: https://hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2021-06-28/debates/FAE1F98B-BE16-4016-B701-FAEF87D7055C/MicrochippingOfPets Victoria Pentis, Defra,… Read More
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Please help me !!!!!!! Major microchip problem #FernsLaw #TheftByFinding
Please help me stop Petlog from changing my microchip registration, I want my cat back home with me! #FernsLaw Read More
It’s very frustrating to think that if only that vet had scanned Betty for a microchip she would have been home much sooner #FernsLaw #MakeChipsCount
It’s been a very difficult 16 months but you have all been through it with us, every share, retweet and message of support has got us here today, so although I’m hesitant to share this post I know that Betty is loved far and wide and if she could talk she would personally thank each… Read More
Update on Fern’s Law petition debate in Parliament on 28th June 2021 #FernsLaw #MakeChipsCount #PetTheftReform
Fern’s Law petition asks the Government to make it compulsory for VETERINARIANS to check microchip registration at pets first veterinary treatment to reunite sold on stolen dogs and cats. RESCUES to cross check microchip registration on relinquished or seized dogs and cats. AUTHORITIES to check microchip registration on pets they deal with, whether abandoned, lost… Read More
What have the Government petitions #FernsLaw, #TuksLaw, #GizmosLegacy and #HarveysLaw got in common? They all show the flaws in the microchip system!
The microchip system we’ve been told will help us be reunited with our pets is broken. Fern’s Law and Tuk’s Law will be debated in Parliament on 28th June 2021. Ask your MP to attend, we need a microchip system we can rely on and was intended to work to reunite pet and family. If… Read More
If you have a microchipped dog or cat please ask your MP to attend #FernsLaw debate in Parliament on 28th June 2021, to reunite lost and stolen microchipped pets
MPs will debate Fern’s Law petition in Parliament on Monday, 28th June 2021. (Template letter for your MP below) Please ask your MP to attend. It’s really easy to write to or email your MP and your help will go a long way in getting their support: here’s what to do:- To find your MP,… Read More
Missing alert on his microchip but George was put to sleep #FernsLaw
This is the story of George a 2 year old Sharpei…Had he been SCANNED by the Vet…George would still be Alive today. PLEASE, IF NOTHING ELSE, DO THIS FOR GEORGE. Due to a partnership break up George stayed with the young man, even though he was still chipped to the young lady. The man… Read More
Statement from Defra, BVA and RCVS on microchip scanning and checking microchips but not to help sold on stolen pets #MakeChipsCount
Joint RCVS and BVA news release: Defra approves new approach to strengthen vet guidance on microchip scanning in dogs A new guidance-led approach to microchip scanning of dogs ahead of euthanasia, supported by the UK’s leading veterinary organisations, has this week been approved by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).The guidance follows… Read More
Boris declares war on dog thieves, on the 15th year anniversary since Widget and Gizmo were stolen! #PetTheftReform #FernsLaw
15 YEARS TO THE DAY! So today Boris Johnson PM writes for The Mail on Sunday. “Boris Johnson promises ‘ruthless’ crackdown on scourge of gangs stealing dogs after huge rise in thefts during pandemic.” The date is 2nd May 2021. By coincidence Widget and Gizmo were stolen on 2nd May 2006! 15 years ago today,… Read More
Vets fight against compulsory microchip scanning and checking microchip registration at pets first treatment #MakeChipsCount #FernsLaw
BVA prepared a template letter for vets to send to their own MP Template letter to MPs re compulsory microchip scanning (England only)• Please adapt this letter and make it as personal as possible; and fill in any gaps (highlighted in yellow) • Find details of your MP at www.writetothem.com Dear [insert name] Compulsory microchip scanning I am writing to you as a… Read More