May 6, 2025|
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|7 months agoParliament Rejects Mandatory Cat Microchipping Law
Swiss House of Representatives votes against nationwide mandatory microchipping scheme for cats, despite concerns over 10,000 missing cats annually.
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- The Swiss House of Representatives rejected the mandatory cat microchipping motion by a vote of 108 to 80.
- Dogs in Switzerland are required to be registered and microchipped, while cats are currently exempt.
- A national database for the voluntary registration of cats already exists in Switzerland.
- The Federal Council supported the proposal to make microchipping mandatory.
By The Numbers
10,000
cats go missing annually
225,000
uncontrolled cats
108 vs 80
votes
They Said
"Pointless coercive measure."
"Small and cute."
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