Cyprus Mail25 Jun 2026

Proposal to microchip sterilised stray cats gains support

A proposal to introduce microchips for stray cats sterilised under Cyprus’ nationwide sterilisation programme has received broad support from government services and animal welfare organisations on Thursday.

The proposal was discussed during a coordination meeting by environment and animal welfare commissioner Antonia Theodosiou following a letter from the Cyprus voice for animals (CVA) federation....

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