In Franceidentification has been compulsory since 1999 for dogs (before the age of 4 months) and 2012 for cats (before 7 months). Carried out by a veterinarian, this procedure involves the implantation of an electronic chip under the animal's skin. Information to officially associate the furball with its owner is stored inside and recorded in the National I-CAD file.
As stipulated by law, identification must be carried out before any transfer of an animal, whether free (donation) or paid (sale). If you have just acquired or adopted an unidentified little companion, it is your responsibility to identify him as soon as possible.
Beyond the regulatory aspect, identification plays a fundamental role in the protection of our animal friends. In the event of loss, running away or theft, it considerably increases the chances of finding them quickly. Without identification, shelters, pounds and veterinarians have very few resources to locate the family of a lost animal.
In addition, identification facilitates certain administrative procedures and remains essential for traveling with your furry partner abroad. It also participates in the fight against wandering, trafficking and abandonment of animals.
“Cats rebel”, an offbeat campaign to raise awareness in a different way, young and old
Organized by theI-CAD And Ingenium Animalisthe 8e edition of National Cat, Dog and Ferret Identification Week takes place from June 15 to 21. The objective of this hair-raising event? Raise public awareness of the importance of identifying pets and encourage owners to take the step.
In Franceone in two cats is still not identified; a situation which exposes millions of little felines to the risk of never finding their home if they were to disappear. So this year, “ Cats rebel » and demand their own identification: “ Do you love me? You flea me! »
The campaign led by theI-CAD And Ingenium Animalis adopts a deliberately humorous and offbeat tone to remind people of a very serious reality and encourage animal owners to act.
How to participate in National Identification Week?
To participate in this event, nothing could be simpler! As the owner of an animal, you can check that the information recorded on your “regulator space” of theI-CAD are up to date, make an appointment with your veterinarian to have your little companion identified (if this has not already been done) or relay the campaign to those around you. The organizers provide you with free posters, visuals for social networks, but also educational materials intended for children to raise awareness among as many people as possible.
At a time when thousands of animals are lost each year, having your furball identified by a veterinarian can make all the difference! Identification remains today the most effective way to guarantee that a lost dog or cat one day finds its way back to its cozy little nest.
More information on leschatsserebellent.fr.