Since microchipping our pets is mandatory by law, should the pet microchip identification database system operate primarily as a public service rather than a commercial market? In Defra’s response to the petition, asking them to introduce the Central Microchip Portal, they say AMDO (10 of the 25 databases) are developing commercial solutions which will be database-led! This isn’t what we were promised. PETITION LINK: petition.parliament.uk/petit… Most people don’t understand database governance—but you do understand lost pets, delays, and profit being put before animal welfare. The key points you need to understand are: • The system is fragmented across 25 databases • Vets, wardens, police and rescuers cannot quickly find owners • Government promised a central system • They are now letting the industry run it instead • That could mean paywalls, delays, and conflicts of interest • This affects lost pets getting home We only have until the 5 June to reach the 100,000 signatures and trigger a debate in Parliament, to have the opportunity to save the independent Central Microchip Portal, a single lookup point, available 24/7 for all authorised users, free of charge, including all 25 compliant databases. #MakeChipsCount #PetTheftReform #FernsLaw #ScanMe #microchip #dog #cat #AnimalWelfare #MicrochippingMatters #VetTeam #AnimalWarden #Reunite #PetTheftAwarenessWeek #DogTheftAwarenessDay @SAMPAuk_

We utilised @HoCpetitions petitions to demonstrate public and political support for #PetTheftReform. Four petitions in four years - each triggered parliamentary debates, with a total of 684,970 signatures. #PetAbduction was added to #KeptAnimalsBill -the bill was dropped May 2023

It was brilliant to have over 50 MPs attend the @APGOCATs drop in event on cat theft yesterday #TackleCatTheft @pettheftaware @PetTheftUK @Battersea_PA