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Having your pet microchipped and registering their details on Pets microchips database means you have the best chance possible to be reunited with them if they ever run away or are stolen from you.

 

Welcome to pets microchips.

Dog and cat theft is increasing year on year, here at pets microchips it is important to us that your pets are kept safe, having them microchipped and registered on the Pets microchips database gives you the best chance for them to be returned if ever your pet is lost or stolen. If a stolen or lost pet is taken to a vets or animal shelter, they will be checked for a microchip number and checked against all compliant databases. On our database we at Pet microchips have a dedicated, animal loving team who manage our helpline will help to have your pet returned to you in the event of them being lost or stolen.

 

Under the microchipping law that came into effect on 6 April 2016, all dogs and puppies must be microchipped and registered by the age of eight weeks. In 2023  the same law came into force for cats and kittens,From the 10th of june 2024 all cats in England over 20 weeks of age must be microchipped and registered on a compliant database unless exempt or free living, it is therefore compulsory and the owner’s responsibility for all dogs and cats to be microchipped, recorded and kept up to date on a U.K. Government compliant microchip database, as ours at Pets microchips. You can also microchip rabbits, guinea pigs and any other of your loving pets.

 

MICROCHIP REGISTRATION FEE

To register your microchip there is a one off payment of £20, you can update your details totally free at any time.

 

Why choose pets microchips?

We have a dedicated animal loving team making sure all your details are correct and we are here to help reunite you and your pets.

 

Dogs

Dog theft in the UK was over 2500 in 2020, increasing by as much as 19% yearly. These numbers are just estimates and what is reported. The numbers may be a lot higher. The covid pandemic seems to have made the problem worse, with people spending more time at home a dog becomes good company and a friend. The rise in popularity and doubling prices for designer dogs and covid makes theft of dogs a lucrative money source with criminals who are prepared to go to any means to steal your family friend. Breaking into your home, climbing into your garden and even dogs being snatched whilst being on their daily walks. Some never to be seen again, so it is important to have your dogs microchipped and registered on a database. Since 2016 it is a criminal offence not to register your dog, with fines of £500 for non-compliance. Remember to keep your microchip data base company informed of any changes.

 

Cats

From the 10th of june 2024 all cats in England over 20 weeks of age must be microchipped and registered on a compliant database unless exempt or free living, As with dogs there is a black market in cats and more so in designer cats. Many owners allow their cats to roam. Being agile and excellent climbers can cause a big problem in ownership of your cat, with some people believing a cat that visits them regularly has been abandoned, in many cases this is far from the truth and causes ownership disputes and arguments. The microchipping law for cats should stop this so it is important to get your cat or kitten microchipped and registered on a microchip database. Remember it is important to keep the cats microchip details up to date by informing your microchip database of any changes.

 

Be careful with your pets. Don’t allow your dogs to wander without your knowledge and report any missing to your local council who are as normal practice in touch with local dogs and animal sanctuaries.

 

As normal practice animal and dog sanctuaries will scan for a microchip in your pets and get all the owner’s details from the microchipping companies therefore microchipping your pet is so important.

 

 

For lost and stolen pets please call our 24hour helpline  07415 100061