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Govt admits they want to put microchips in all

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    Govt admits they want to put microchips in all

    cats!

    "Cat owners may be forced to microchip pets as UK thefts soar

    Owners could face fines of up to £500 for unregistered cats to combat black market activity

    Millions of cat owners could be expected to get their cats microchipped or face fines under new government plans as the number of felines being stolen has risen sharply during the pandemic.

    Data from the police shows the number of cats being taken has risen almost threefold in five years, with a notable 12.3% in the last year. Owners are now being asked to microchip their cats in the same way as dogs already are.

    The Telegraph reported that a microchipping measure, which means animals can be tracked and identified if stolen and resold, is being introduced as part of a package of changes by a ministerial taskforce to combat the growing black market in stolen pets. Those who do not get their cats registered will face a fine of up to £500.

    The taskforce was set up by Robert Buckland, the justice secretary, with Priti Patel, the home secretary, and George Eustice, the environment secretary."

    https://www.theguardian.com/lifeands...f-thefts-in-uk

    First they came after the cats but we were silent!

    #2
    Who is advocating for this? lobby groups from veterinarians that will take the skin off pet owners with the first opportunity? Pet shops and food suppliers?

    Is there still any decision in this country made by studies and analysis or only by big industries lobbying for mo money?

    Streets in the area where I live are littered with ... you know what. Every man and it's dog bought another dog and a cat during the pandemic because they felt lonely. People should be made more aware of how hard it is to raise a pet. And that the pet might not be happy in a dinky flat.

    But letting the industry decide the campaigns it probably not the best choice.

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      #3
      Vets routinely microchip cats here. No big deal. Handy for the cat doors too.
      Down with racism. Long live miscegenation!

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        #4
        Not as bad as routinely getting their naughty bits cut off. Poor little sods.
        bloggoth

        If everything isn't black and white, I say, 'Why the hell not?'
        John Wayne (My guru, not to be confused with my beloved prophet Jeremy Clarkson)

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          #5
          We've had mobile phones for a long time but how long did it take before we could erase them and make them unusable for the next user? So that they don't keep getting stollen?

          A very long time because even if it was easy for the industry to just block stolen mobile phones. It was not in their interest.

          So it is this microchip nonsense.

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            #6
            Originally posted by GigiBronz View Post
            So it is this microchip nonsense.
            Ah I see where you've misunderstood. Not all microchips are equal. HTH
            Down with racism. Long live miscegenation!

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              #7
              Originally posted by xoggoth View Post
              Not as bad as routinely getting their naughty bits cut off. Poor little sods.
              Not really. We've got to stop the evil little sods breeding.
              Down with racism. Long live miscegenation!

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                #8
                Originally posted by GigiBronz View Post
                We've had mobile phones for a long time but how long did it take before we could erase them and make them unusable for the next user? So that they don't keep getting stollen?

                A very long time because even if it was easy for the industry to just block stolen mobile phones. It was not in their interest.

                So it is this microchip nonsense.

                Hmmm cake
                Growing old is mandatory
                Growing up is optional

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