You can sign and re-post the petition here: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/748648 open until 5th June 2026.
At 100,000 signatures, the petition will be
considered for debate in Parliament.
Now that the petition has reached over 10,000 signatures,
the Government has issued a written
response which can be read in full on the petition link.
Defra have stated:
Defra is currently working with the Association of Microchip
Database Operators to develop commercial solutions that will provide easier
access to microchip records for authorised users.
Since the introduction of compulsory dog microchipping in
2016, the number of compliant database operators has risen from 4 to 24. Whilst
the growth in the number of database operators has resulted in more choice for
consumers, it has made it harder for approved users such as vets to access
records quickly.
To address this, as set out in the Animal welfare strategy
for England,
(https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/animal-welfare-strategy-for-england/animal-welfare-strategy-for-england)
Defra is working with the Association of Microchip Database
Operators (AMDO) to develop improvements to the way the microchipping regime
currently operates. AMDO is currently testing industry-led solutions that will
enable authorised users to access information contained on the databases
digitally through a single point of search.
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
