Written Question · S6W-15988 · Session 6
In light of reported findings from the charity, Cats Protection, that 29% of pet cats in Scotland are not microchipped, which is higher tha…
The question
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reported findings from the charity, Cats Protection, that 29% of pet cats in Scotland are not microchipped, which is higher than the overall UK figure, what consideration it has given to the compulsory microchipping of pet cats.
The answer
The Scottish Animal Welfare Commission has established a working group to consider the microchipping of cats alongside the UK Government’s recently published draft legislation. Scottish Ministers will carefully consider their findings once published.
The Scottish Government’s Code of Practice for the Welfare of Cats recommends that all cat owners should consider neutering and microchipping their pets as the best way of being reunited with their rightful owners, should they be separated.
The Scottish Government remains willing to consider areas where consistent changes to legislation in all GB administrations will improve the welfare of kept animals and strengthen the prospects of separated animals being returned to their owners.
The Scottish Government’s Code of Practice for the Welfare of Cats recommends that all cat owners should consider neutering and microchipping their pets as the best way of being reunited with their rightful owners, should they be separated.
The Scottish Government remains willing to consider areas where consistent changes to legislation in all GB administrations will improve the welfare of kept animals and strengthen the prospects of separated animals being returned to their owners.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S6W-15988 by reference.