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| Article by Nazmin Chowdhury |
From 6 April 2016, all dog
owners must ensure their dogs are microchipped under the Microchipping of Dogs
Regulations (2015). A microchip is a small electronic chip which is implanted
under the dog’s skin and contains a unique number that can be read by a
scanner.
The dog owner’s contact
details relating to each number are logged on a central database and should the
dog ever go missing or be stolen it can be scanned by the police or the local
authority to make it easier for the dog to be returned to its owner. Therefore
it is absolutely vital that the owner takes responsibility for updating their
details with the database should their circumstances change.
If the police or the local
authority find a dog without a microchip, assuming that the owner of the dog in
question can be located, the owner will be given a time limit of 21 days to get
their dog microchipped. If they still fail to comply with the law, they will
face a fine of up to £500 per dog.
If you have not already had
your pet microchipped and would like to seek advice please contact me on 01992
422128 or email nazmin@ghslaw.co.uk
www.gardenhousesolicitors.co.uk
Tel: 01992 422 128
Email: info@gardenhousesolicitors.co.uk
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