Bill > HB05481

This bill proposes to amend the state's general statutes to require that all cats and dogs sold or adopted within the state be microchipped. Microchipping is a process where a tiny electronic chip, about the size of a grain of rice, is implanted under an animal's skin, typically between the shoulder blades. This chip contains a unique identification number that can be scanned by veterinarians, shelters, and animal control officers to help reunite lost pets with their owners. The primary purpose of this legislation is to protect cats and dogs from abandonment and displacement by ensuring that they can be easily identified and traced back to their owners if they become lost or separated. By mandating microchipping for all cats and dogs being sold or adopted in the state, the bill aims to increase the likelihood of pets being successfully returned to their families and reduce the number of animals that end up in shelters or become stray.

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