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Support grows for microchipping Capital cats

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Newstalk ZB Staff ,
Publish Date
Tue, 17 May 2016, 9:35AM
Support is growing for compulsory microchipping of cats in Wellington (Stockxchng)
Support is growing for compulsory microchipping of cats in Wellington (Stockxchng)

Support grows for microchipping Capital cats

Author
Newstalk ZB Staff ,
Publish Date
Tue, 17 May 2016, 9:35AM

Wellington Zoo is throwing its support behind plans to microchip all the Capital's cats.

The Wellington City Council is this week hearing oral submissions on its controversial Animal Bylaw and Dog policy.

It includes plans to microchip cats and limit their numbers.

Wellington Zoo's Karen Fifield said compulsory micro-chipping is a sensible step.

She said in some Australian areas, cats that aren't micro-chipped are immediately put down.

Karen Fifield also wants the council to impose a night curfew on cats.

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