You must make sure that your dog or cat is registered on one of the following databases (they all meet government standards):
- AnimalData
- Animal Microchips
- Animal Tracker
- ChipHERO
- Chipworks
- DKC
- HomeAgain
- Identibase
- Lost Paws
- MicroChip Central
- MicroDogID (racing greyhounds only)
- My Animal Trace
- MyPet
- National Veterinary Data Service
- Pet Database
- Pet Identity UK
- Petlog
- PetScanner
- ProtectedPet
- SmartTrace
- Track Your Paws
- UK PETtrac MicroChip Database
- We Trace Pets
You can be fined up to £500 if your dog or cat is not registered on one of these databases.
If you get an email from any other database, asking for money to register your pet, it could be a scam. You can report scam emails (also known as ‘phishing’) to the National Cyber Security Centre.
If you have a dog, it must still wear a collar and tag with your name and address when in a public place.
Updating your details
You’re responsible for keeping your pet’s microchip information up to date, for example if you move house.
Contact the database company your dog or cat is registered with to update any of your details.
