Micro chipping and displaying a name tag  will soon be compulsory for all dog owners in England, following an announcement made by the Westminster Government that has been welcomed by Gemini Kennels.

Get your dog micro chipped and have the assurance that should he become lost (or be stolen), he / she is more likely to be returned to you safe and sound.



Each year about 110,000 dogs in Britain are abandoned or lost, at a cost of £57m to the taxpayer and welfare charities. In more than half the cases the owners cannot be identified.

Microchips, which are the size of a grain of rice and are fitted under the skin between the dog's shoulder blades, allow vets, councils and charities to find out who owns a dog if it is thought to be a stray.

About 60% of the UK's 8m pet dogs are already micro chipped, but from 6 April 2016 it will become compulsory, with the dog registered on one of the authorised commercial databases. Owners will also have to register the details of any new owner if they sell or give the dog away.

Anyone who breaks the rules gets a short period to comply with the law, then the next stage is a fine of up to £500.

 

If you would like to have your dog microchipped Gemini Kennels can provide and administer both a chip and tag for £15.00.



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