Microchipping

Micro-chipping

The Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008 (The Act) requires all cats and dogs to be micro-chipped before 12 weeks of age. This requirement came into effect in Queensland on July 2008, and allows owners to be reunited with their dogs or cat if they become separated.

There are three cases when micro-chipping your cat or dog is mandatory:

  • if a cat or dog was born after July 2008.
  • if a cat or dog, born after July 2008, is being sold or given away.
  • if a dog is a declared regulated dog.

Failure to do so may result in a Penalty Infringement Notice.

It is the responsibility of the owner, whether they are the current owner trying to sell or give the animal away, or the new owner acquiring the animal, to ensure the animal is micro-chipped.

You can check which agency maintains your microchip information at www.petaddress.com.au and contact them to check that your information is current.

For printable information on animal micro-chipping, please see the Fact Sheet on Animal Micro-chipping(PDF, 1MB)

 

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