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Taiwan's New Law: Cat Owners Face Fines for Not Microchipping

12/26/2025

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Cats Required to Microchip

The Animal Protection Act will impose fines starting January 1, 2026 on cat owners who fail to microchip and register their pets.
Dogs have carried the requirement since 2008.
Cats were added to the requirement in 2025 after a grace period.
The Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) of Taiwan aims to improve pet recovery rates and curb illegal breeding and abandonment, citing recent increases in microchipped cats from 146,430 to 164,388.

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Alexandra Fights Airline

Alexandra Compton, an Oregon cat owner, confronted Alaska Airlines after staff denied travel with two cats due to a weight restriction.
A viral TikTok video captures the confrontation, with staff saying the cats must travel separately for safety.
Compton argues the policy was not clearly stated on the airline's website.
The dispute disrupted her Christmas travel plans and drew online attention.

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Cats Required to Microchip

The Animal Protection Act will impose fines starting January 1, 2026 on cat owners who fail to microchip and register their pets.
Dogs have carried the requirement since 2008.
Cats were added to the requirement in 2025 after a grace period.
The Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) of Taiwan aims to improve pet recovery rates and curb illegal breeding and abandonment, citing recent increases in microchipped cats from 146,430 to 164,388.

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