Petition · past parliament
Make it easier to reunite missing/stolen pets.
Rejected
15 signatures
What the petition asks
Make it mandatory for pets to be scanned for microchips when first visiting a veterinary practice, and ensure the owners match the registration details.
The recent rise in pet theft has shown that this needs to be considered to help reunite missing pets. If these animals are sold on it will come to light once scanned.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
You may wish to sign this petition calling for a similar action: Require scanning of microchips by vets and to prove ownership when selling pets
Timeline
| 10 Apr 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 15 Apr 2021 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
15
Status
Rejected
Rejected
15 Apr 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.