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EU Mandates Microchips For Pets

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New EU regulations in Strasbourg mandate microchipping for dogs and cats to ensure traceability. The regulation specifically targets the online pet trade to make it easier to return lost pets to owners. New EU regulations require dogs and cats to be equipped with microchips the size of a grain of rice. The European Union is implementing new regulations requiring microchips for pets to include age, gender, vaccination status, and origin. Private owners of dogs will have a 10-year transition period, while cat owners will have 15 years to comply. Dogs and cats in the European Union are expected to require microchips containing information regarding their origin. The source did not specify a deadline or implementation date for this requirement. This follows discussions regarding pet tracking and identification within the EU.

New EU regulations in Strasbourg mandate microchipping for dogs and cats to ensure traceability. The regulation specifically targets the online pet trade to make it easier to return lost pets to owners. New EU regulations require dogs and cats to be equipped with microchips the size of a grain of rice. The European Union is implementing new regulations requiring microchips for pets to include age, gender, vaccination status, and origin. Private owners of dogs will have a 10-year transition period, while cat owners will have 15 years to comply. Dogs and cats in the European Union are expected to require microchips containing information regarding their origin. The source did not specify a deadline or implementation date for this requirement. This follows discussions regarding pet tracking and identification within the EU. No specific implementation date or enforcement agency was mentioned in the report. The rules aim to combat the illegal transport of dogs and cats from countries including Romania, Hungary, and Poland into Germany. Additionally, pet dealers and shelters must now ensure animals are kept in good conditions, including access to fresh water, quality food, and sufficient space. The regulation also prohibits using animals with extreme breeding traits, such as curly tails or wrinkled necks, for breeding purposes.

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Sources · 7 independent

BR24

“Die EU-Verordnung richtet sich gegen den illegalen Tierhandel gegen Betrug und Tierquälerei. Entlaufene Hunde und Katzen sollen auch leichter zu ihren Besitzern zurückgebracht werden können.”

BR24

“Das Ziel ist die Rückverfolgbarkeit der Tiere. Die EU-Verordnung richtet sich gegen den illegalen Tierhandel gegen Betrug und Tierquälerei.”

BR24

“Bisher war das Netzwerk für Brandanschläge auf jüdische und usa zu Alter, Geschlecht, Impfstatus und Herkunft des Tieres enthalten. Für private Halter gilt eine Übergangsfrist von 10 Jahren für Hunde und 15 Jahren für Katzen. Die EU will damit den illegalen Handel verhindern.”

BR24

“Für private Halter gilt eine Übergangsfrist von 10 Jahren für Hunde und 15 Jahren für Katzen. Die EU will damit den illegalen Handel verhindern.”

SWR Aktuell

“Hunde und Katzen in der EU sollen künftig einen Chip mit Angaben zu ihrer Herkunft.”

SWR Aktuell

“in der EU sollen künftig einen Chip mit Angaben zu ihrer Herkunft.”

hr-iNFO

“EU-Parlament beschließt Chippflicht für Hunde und Katzen.”

BR24

“In Deutschland werden Hunde und Katzen illegal, vor allem aus Rumänien, Ungarn und Polen transportiert. Da dies auch EU-Länder sind, müssen diese nun ebenfalls für eine Kennzeichnungspflicht sorgen.”

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