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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Helen William

New rules makes microchipping for cats in England compulsory

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All pet cats in England must be microchipped under a new law which could see their owners face a £500 fine if they do not get it done.

Millions of cats are set to be inserted with the small electronic device by June 2024 after the compulsory cat microchipping legislation was introduced in Parliament on Monday.

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