Have You Had Your Pussy Chipped?

[Hymie]

With the deadline of 10 June fast approaching, apparently there are millions yet to get their pussy chipped – with the potential of a £500 fine for non-compliance.

 

I was completely unaware of this until I recently saw some article covering the requirements, but then I don’t have a pussy.

 

https://deframedia.blog.gov.uk/2023/03/14/coverage-of-new-microchipping-rules-for-cats/

[sandyRoe]

I believe the ancient Egyptians would put a gold earring through the ears of their favourites.

Cruelty beyond belief.

[Barsel]

How come you got away with using that word?

The last time I used it, in reference to a cat, it was deleted.

[sandyRoe]

Mods on their tea break?

[Hymie]

https://www.dictionary.com/browse/pussy

[sandyRoe]

And if Mrs Slocum's pussy could be mentioned on prime time TV , why not here?

[Barsel]

Hymie, why have you put that link on?

I know what it means, both versions.

[Buenchico]

I've not had all three of my cats chipped yet, partly due to the stress of trying to catch them to get them to the vets' surgery.  (It can take a fortnight, with umpteen cancelled appointments because I couldn't catch one of them, just to get a single cat there!).

My darling Tablo wasn't chipped when she went missing 5 weeks ago but I knew that if anyone took her into the vets' surgery (alive or dead) to check if she was chipped, I'd be contacted anyway because I'd added her details (with a photo) onto their missing pets' register.  That's exactly how I got her back (skinny and exhausted but otherwise largely well) three weeks ago.

I had Tablo chipped while she was still at the surgery, in order to avoid the stress of trying to get her there at a later date.  I've still got to summon up the courage to try catching Chequers and Moonbeam though, as well as finding the £34.80 each to pay for their chips!