Yes, there is a register.
Submitted by Gala Placidia on Sat, 02/23/2013 - 17:27In reply to A newbie all over again! by Annec
Cat v Dog
Submitted by Flip on Sun, 02/24/2013 - 07:35In reply to A newbie all over again! by Annec
Not sure about a cat register but all Dogs 'have to be' registered, which includes chipping [cost €16] with the regional health body ASL (a practice not really followed by most Italians) there is a fine if you are caught out (we know to our cost when our dogs went to kennels and a snap inspection took place), but like Gala says ask your local Vet for advice.