Estonian animal welfare advocates: mandatory microchipping was essential for animal welfare

In a new episode of the podcast "Vet in Your Pocket," representatives from the Shelters Association and the Estonian Animal Welfare Society discuss the mandatory microchipping requirement for animals and other legislative changes. Experts believe the proposed changes will bring significant improvements to animal welfare in the coming years.

Representatives of Estonian animal welfare organizations are united: mandatory microchipping of animals is a step that should have come long ago. This topic is covered in depth in a new episode of the podcast "Vet in Your Pocket," where the Shelters Association and the Estonian Animal Welfare Society meet.

The show is hosted by Anni Anete Mõisamaa from the Shelters Association, and the guest is Geit Karurahu, a member of the board of the Estonian Animal Welfare Society. Together they discuss animal welfare, animal care culture, and legislative changes that could significantly improve animal welfare in the coming years.

The episode highlights that animal care culture in Estonia has evolved in recent years, but legislation has fallen behind in some areas. The microchipping requirement will help reduce the number of stray animals and greatly facilitate reuniting lost pets with their owners.

The podcast "Vet in Your Pocket" is a programme of Õhtulehe Raadio that regularly covers animal health and animal welfare issues.