Companion Animals

Cat Microchipping Welfare Benefits

Mandatory cat microchipping enforcement is enabling more lost cats to be reunited with owners reducing welfare burden from abandonment.

Key Facts

Evidence-based research supports welfare improvements in cat microchipping welfare benefits
Millions of animals benefit from better companion animals welfare practices
Individual actions and policy change both drive welfare improvements
Science, advocacy, and consumer choice are all important levers for change
Progress is achievable and measurable across this welfare domain

Welfare Considerations

Microchipping enables owner reunification reducing suffering from abandonment and stray life.

What You Can Do

Microchip cats promptly and keep database records updated
Support enforcement of microchipping requirements
Raise awareness of microchipping as welfare tool
Update microchip registration when you move house