A small petition

[bunn]

This petition was sent to me by the lost and found officer of our local Cats Protection League. She says:

" Currently there is no legislation in force regarding councils scanning dead cats found on the streets for microchips. They don't even have to check collars for phone numbers or addresses. The distressing thing is they are authorized to dispose of the bodies without even attempting to inform the owners of their cats sad demise. Some councils do have scanners and attempt to do the right thing but most don't. "

I think this is something that would not cost a great deal, but would make a great difference to the owners of many cats. It's grim to find out that your cat has died, but it does mean that you can celebrate his life and move on. It seems like something we should try to do.

http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/Microchips/

Comments

[chainmailmaiden]

Signed & I'll forward the link to Bacchus & to a couple of other people I know. I'd hate not to know if either of my two went missing :-(

Not that Floss is done yet, but the vet will chip her when she gets spayed, we save 10% if we get both done at the same time :-)

[bunn.livejournal.com]

Most of ours were chipped by the rescues they came from, but I always get it done if I adopt privately. Even the rabbits are chipped, though I think probably cats need it more.

Discount on spay is a good idea, that way you have both checkboxes safely ticked at the same time. Sensible vet!

[chainmailmaiden]

Lindy was chipped by the rescue, she's such a skinny little thing you can feel the chip when you rub her shoulders.

Our vets seem very nice and sensible. I particularly like their tablet-giving service. Obviously if we needed to medicate the cats daily it wouldn't be practical, but for a 3 monthly worming tablet I'd far rather take them to the vet and let them get scratched & nipped, than struggle to do it myself. They also weigh the cat and give them a quick once over - all for the price of the tablet. They say it allows them to pick up any problems sooner rather than later, which is why they encourage people to do it.