Hull: Cat-microchipping success on first day of new law

More than 50 pets were taken to RSPCA Hull and East Riding on Monday as a new law on microchipping cats came into force.

The microchipping event at the Clough Road animal rescue centre was held on the day the law requiring all cats to be chipped was introduced. Previously, only dogs needed to be chipped.

Microchipping is a simple and effective way to ensure that pets can be identified and returned home quickly if they go missing.

Fred Owen, chief executive of RSPCA Hull & East Riding, said he was "thrilled with the turnout and the positive response from both cat and dog owners".