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Get ready: in 2025, your pet will have its own ID! The Brazilian government will implement a free national identity card for dogs and cats, aiming to combat mistreatment, control diseases and organize essential information about animals. Find out how this new feature will impact the lives of pet owners and contribute to effective public policies in the country.
Starting in January 2025, a major new development promises to transform the relationship between tutors and their Pets in Brazil.
Dogs and cats will now have a national identity card, a document that will gather essential information about the pets, their owners and the animals' health history.
This measure aims to improve the control of zoonoses, combat abandonment and ensure the protection of animals in adverse situations.
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The new feature is part of the National Registry of Domestic Animals, created by the federal government.
This system aims to map the dog and cat population throughout the national territory and promote a unified database.
This initiative is also aligned with animal welfare policies and strengthening the responsibility of guardians.
What will the card look like?
The pet identity card will be digital and will contain information such as the animal's name, species, breed, age and veterinary history data, including vaccinations and possible illnesses.
To ensure security, the card will include a unique QR Code, which can be printed and attached to the pet's collar. This feature will make identification easier in cases of escape, loss or even abandonment.
According to Vanessa Negrini, director of the Department of Protection, Defense and Animal Rights at the Ministry of the Environment, the creation of this portfolio will also help in planning public policies aimed at domestic animals.
“Having accurate data on the dog and cat population will allow us to better target neutering campaigns and actions against mistreatment,” explains Vanessa.
Registration is free and accessible
The issuance of IDs for pets will be done through the National Registry of Domestic Animals, available free of charge on the platform gov.br.
The registration process is simple: the guardian will need to access the system with their gov.br account and fill in personal details, such as CPF and address, in addition to entering information about the animal.
NGOs and city halls can also help with registration, especially for guardians who do not have easy access to the internet.
According to the government, the idea is to ensure that the registry is inclusive and reaches all pet owners, regardless of their socioeconomic status.
Advances in animal protection
This measure is seen as a milestone in the fight against abandonment and mistreatment.
Paulo Gomes, Nala’s guardian, a 10-year-old Golden Retriever, highlights the importance of the initiative. “A dog is a member of the family.
You treat them like a child. Being the guardian of a dog, a cat or another animal requires responsibility,” says Paulo.
Furthermore, the registry will allow the government to monitor the number of neutered animals and identify regions that require more population and zoonosis control actions.
In cases of rescues or inspections, access to the database will help to quickly identify guardians and ensure that the animals are treated appropriately.
Microchip as a complement
Although not mandatory, the use of microchips will be encouraged as an additional security measure.
Veterinarian Jânio Lorenzo explains that the microchip is an efficient technology for identifying animals.
“It works like a unique number worldwide, with 15 digits, that is never repeated. It does not track the animal, but it stores important data, such as health history and information about the owner,” he explains.
The cost of implanting a microchip varies between R$150 and R$300, depending on the region and the professional.
Despite this, many experts recommend this solution to increase the chances of reuniting guardians with their animals in situations of loss or theft.
Impacts on animal welfare
With more than 80 million dogs and cats in Brazil, according to recent data from the Brazilian Association of the Pet Products Industry (Abinpet), the creation of a national registry represents a major step in the organization and protection of this population.
In addition to facilitating monitoring and enforcement of laws against animal abuse, the database will also be an important tool for epidemiological studies and the prevention of diseases transmitted by animals.
“Having centralized information is essential to prevent zoonosis outbreaks and to improve the quality of life of animals and their families,” says Negrini.
Maintenance and updating of the registry
Owners will be responsible for keeping their animals' information updated in the system. This includes reporting changes such as sale, donation or death of the pet. According to the government, data accuracy is essential to the success of the project.
The department director also emphasizes that joining the registry will not bring additional costs to guardians. “We want everyone to participate, regardless of social class. The focus is on the protection and well-being of animals,” Negrini emphasizes.
Advance meaning in the pet universe
The implementation of the ID card for pets in 2025 marks a significant advance in the defense of animal rights and in strengthening the responsibility of guardians in Brazil.
With a unified database, the government hopes to reduce abandonment, combat mistreatment and improve control of diseases that affect humans and animals.
Are you ready to register your pet and ensure its protection with the new national identity? What do you think of this new feature? Leave your comment below!
I'm sure it's just another way the federal government is finding to take money from us. More taxes are coming... it sounds like the movie Neverending Story.
What we cannot do is let this cruelty that people do happen, there are hundreds to thousands of animals being abandoned on the streets every day.
As if that would solve the problem, this government's business is to create more taxes, wait for it soon.
Another tax for sure. Before, citizens worked 3 months to pay taxes and now we have to work more to pay taxes.
Tell me what tax did you create? The exemption on IR or on the basic food basket or on medicines, I remember that Bozó exempted jetskis
True, and everything is nice until the government starts to demand it, then we will see abandonment increase.
The Maria da Penha law is here, and women are no longer beaten or killed. Inventing laws is a waste of time in a country that has no education. They do these things to try to clear their consciences.
There are abandoned children and elderly people, but there are no worries about them, right?
There are laws for them too, my angel!
There are already protections for these animals, including each of those you mentioned can ask for help by speaking, unlike dogs and cats!!! These are the ones who suffer in silence in every possible way!! Including those who abandon them everywhere, including on busy roads!!! Try to find out more!!! The mentality of a pet, be it a dog or a cat, is equivalent to the mentality of a one-year-old child!!! Seriously!!!!
Do you think that someone who doesn't like **** will comply with the law? No, he won't register ****, what he will do is abandon ****, what will happen is a large number of abandoned animals.
With this nonsense they will start taxing people. And with that the abandonment of animals will only increase. How long will they continue to believe that these **** scoundrels care about anyone other than themselves? Wake up people ****!
Haven't you read it? They say it's free!
Every story starts like this, free. After everyone is registered, they will have enough data to charge. IT'S A TRAP BINO
Pay attention!! Registration is free, then comes tax like in Germany, congratulations to everyone who voted for this garbage government!
For now... it seems like you don't know what the Government is like! They produce NOTHING, they live off OUR money, and when they want more, they invent taxes. And since their hunger is huge and infinite, the tendency is only to increase... it's no wonder that income tax is nicknamed the Lion!
Another tax is definitely coming
I'm sure it's just another way for the federal government to take money from us. Another tax created. The government isn't concerned about the well-being of pets. It wants money coming into its coffers $$$$$$