Dog Microchipping Law

hethmar

Its a start though - but it is the breeding that needs strict control (including the owners!) - if every dog had to be registered at birth, including non pedigree, and all breeders had to have suitable premises and/or regular inspections then that would cut down the number of back street breeders who are out to make a fast buck and dont give a damn about the dogs.

Catherine_:]

It was made law in Northern ireland last april that all dogs must be microchipped

suki1964

'Catherine_: wrote:

;59185607']It was made law in Northern ireland last april that all dogs must be microchipped

Indeed, and without a chip number the dog licence goes up

Also chipping is free here

con1888

I think they should use the money for education, start animal care or respect ( cos not everyone should be an animal lover but they should learn to respect them) at the grass roots. Some awareness in schools, even 1/2 hour a week would help. Teach children the basics of animals ( including not approaching strange dogs, petting without asking owners etc etc).

CFC

It's a stupid idea. It's the old story of a database supplier looking for a purpose (and more profit). It will solve nothing.