Petition · past parliament · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Make microchips proof of animal ownership
Closed
49 signatures
What the petition asks
As a result of the situation I find myself in, I have come to the very harsh realisation that it is very difficult to solidly prove ownership of a much loved family pet.
What I am petitioning to achieve is that the registered owner on a microchip makes that person legally responsible for the animal
What I am petitioning to achieve is that the registered owner on a microchip makes that person legally responsible for the animal
I want the government/parliament to address this issue as in the past ten days I have found that in order to prove ownership of an animal, one has to go to great lengths.
I feel (like many) it would make more sense and be beneficial to a large proportion of the population to make it law that an animals microchip prove legal ownership.
Too many people are left devastated by the theft of a beloved pet. I feel that if the microchip is proof of ownership these sorts of situations could be solved.
I feel (like many) it would make more sense and be beneficial to a large proportion of the population to make it law that an animals microchip prove legal ownership.
Too many people are left devastated by the theft of a beloved pet. I feel that if the microchip is proof of ownership these sorts of situations could be solved.
Timeline
| 15 Oct 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 15 Apr 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
49
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened
15 Oct 2020
Closed
15 Apr 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.