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Owners must microchip their cats starting in 2028

Owners must microchip their cats starting in 2028

Starting in 2028, all pet cats in the Netherlands must be microchipped by law. The government intends to use this measure to reduce the number of stray cats and ensure lost pets are more easily returned to their owners.

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