Pets (Microchips) Bill

The Pets (Microchips) Bill makes it a legal requirement for pet owners to microchip their dogs, cats, and potentially other animals, and to register their contact details on a national database. The bill aims to reunite lost or stolen pets with their owners more quickly and help local authorities identify and prosecute animal neglect or abandonment. Pet owners would face fines if they fail to microchip their animals or keep registration details up to date.