Microchipping of pets is now mandatory in the town where I live. According to the law, a microchip must be implanted into a dog or cat within 30 days from the date of acquisition of a pet, and if it is not implanted within the period specified in the preceding paragraph, a fine will be levied. I was a little relieved as I was nervously reading the regulation thinking that they would take my pet away from me.— Jreibun