Vets to scan prior to euthanasia for Rescue Back up & to confirm keeper details.

Closed 1,723 signatures

What the petition asks

A healthy young dog with RBU was euthanised. The person who requested euthanasia was not the registered keeper.

Vets must be legally required to scan for rescue back up contact details on microchips and confirm the person presenting the animal is registered on the microchip.

#Tukslaw

Tuks Law requests that vets:

Scan all microchips prior to euthanising a healthy or treatable animal.

- Confirm keeper details on original database of unknown animals presented for euthanasia.

- Seek alternative options in non life threatening/non emergency situations.

- If an unsubstantiated reason for euthanasia is made corroborating evidence is required.

- Rescue back up contact details must remain on original microchip database for life.

- Rescue back up must be contacted prior to euthanasia.

Timeline

15 Jun 2021	Petition opened for signatures
15 Dec 2021	Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 1,723

Status Closed

Department Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Opened 15 Jun 2021

Closed 15 Dec 2021

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