CAT returned after 3 years thanks to MICROCHIP | Newsround

The amazing story of a lost pet's long way home, thanks to his microchip! But what is a microchip? We all love our furry friends, so losing a pet can be tough. One thing which animal charities and pet owners think can help if a cat gets lost, injured or stolen, is if it has a microchip. The government is considering making it compulsory for all owners to get their cats microchipped when they get them. That means it would be against the law if they don't. A microchip is a small device, about the size of a grain of rice, that is implanted into the pet typically between their shoulder blades. The procedure is usually painless for the animal. When a lost pet is found, the microchip can be scanned and it will bring up the owner's details from a database. The vet or agency who have the lost pet will then be able to contact the owners and organise for it to be returned or collected. #Newsround Welcome to the official BBC Newsround YouTube channel. Subscribe here: https://bit.ly/3bYidJ3 Here we have everything for an inquisitive mind – do you want to know what’s going on in the world? Complex stories explained in a way that makes sense to you? Well, you’re in the right place! At Newsround we bring you news stories which are affecting you and hear your opinion, the latest trends, movie reviews and what you’re doing to help each other and the environment. Want top tips on the latest video games? Want to know more about what’s going on in the world of sport and music? Then you’re in the right place. Why not sit back, enjoy and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss one of our videos. To watch the daily bulletins head to the BBC iPlayer and to get involved with votes and have your say on a news story head over to the Newsround website. For daily news bulletins visit the BBC iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b006mdbc/newsround For more news stories visit our website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround #Newsround #CuteAnimals #CBBC