Cats Protection is campaigning for compulsory microchipping of pet cats across the UK, as is already the case for dogs.

Fergus the tabby was reported to Cats Protection after being seen in Aberdeen. A volunteer scanned him for a microchip, which revealed just how far he had travelled. Using the phone number connected to the chip, the branch called owner Fiona Mutter with the news that her missing cat Fergus had been found. It remains a mystery as to where Fergus may have been for the past 11 years, but it is likely that at some point he travelled in a vehicle to Aberdeen. Cats Protection is campaigning for compulsory microchipping of pet cats across the UK, as is already the case for dogs. In England, the measure is expected to be introduced during 2022, but we are concerned cats in Scotland are being left behind. We’re calling on the Scottish Government to introduce regulations to make microchips of pet cats compulsory in Scotland. Take a look at our cat welfare action plan for Scotland and how you can get involved in our campaigns.

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https://www.cats.org.uk/cats-blog/cat-safely-back-home-after-vanishing-11-years-ago