[waterhog]

dog micro chipping - should it be compulsory ? 08.03.16





i welcome with no delay

its a law that is sweet

if a dog does fail to obey

all can identify in any street.

this will prevent the unruly

out of control won't bleed

some may think i am acting cruelly

as a owner i should tighten my lead.

its so simple to orchestrate

your peace of mind won't be lost

putting it in will never frustrate

£100 is value for money cost.

don't worry about the DNA trace

getting closer is the "george orwells" society

the "orwellian" no what creed, colour and race

they are watching and can identify any variety.


its all about information

surely it must be better to provide

so you no before if there is a potential contamination

you can be informed before you dog divide.

have i explained micro chipping

a dog or brass should be protected by law

if poetry in the box starts slipping

you can assume hold of me has the long arm of the claw.

[Crimson Dynamo]

yes

[joeysteele]

Yes, definitely.

[Cherie]

Yes

[Niamh.]

I think so yeah but it would be hard to enforce

[DemolitionRed]

I thought it already was?
Our little dog travels with us abroad so he has to have a microchip but I just assumed all dogs had them.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by DemolitionRed

I thought it already was?
Our little dog travels with us abroad so he has to have a microchip but I just assumed all dogs had them.

It's not compulsory here in Ireland anyway but both my dog and cat are microchipped

[Ammi]

..this was said in 2013 so I don't know if it's still going ahead next month...

The Government is bringing in compulsory microchipping for all dogs from 6 April 2016 to help reunite owners with lost or stolen pets, relieve the burden on animal charities and local authorities and protect the welfare of dogs by promoting responsible dog ownership.


https://www.gov.uk/government/news/a...ree-microchips

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Ammi

..this was said in 2013 so I don't know if it's still going ahead next month...

The Government is bringing in compulsory microchipping for all dogs from 6 April 2016 to help reunite owners with lost or stolen pets, relieve the burden on animal charities and local authorities and protect the welfare of dogs by promoting responsible dog ownership.


https://www.gov.uk/government/news/a...ree-microchips

I don't know why people wouldn't want to get this done

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

I don't know why people wouldn't want to get this done

In some cases it's a case of not being able to afford it, or in others it so they can breed dogs and then abandon them with no consequences

[Ammi]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

I don't know why people wouldn't want to get this done

..hmmmm, the only reason I could think of is of those who keep dogs other than as loved family pets.../that they're just not bothered, type thing ...if a dog is generally neglected and uncared for, then having it micro-chipped would be something that wouldn't be done either..?...

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by DemolitionRed

I thought it already was?
Our little dog travels with us abroad so he has to have a microchip but I just assumed all dogs had them.

Travelling to Europe requires a pet passport which includes a chip and a check by a vet before they return, ( for Spain at any rate) I could take my pooch to Ireland on the Ferry no questions asked

[DemolitionRed]

Originally Posted by Cherie

Travelling to Europe requires a pet passport which includes a chip and a check by a vet before they return, ( for Spain at any rate) I could take my pooch to Ireland on the Ferry no questions asked

Also an up to date rabies shot and before you re-enter the UK, your dog has to of been wormed (I think within 48 hours) by a vet.

We never get asked for any documentation when leaving the UK or entering another country but when you are coming back to the UK you have to park your car up, (in whatever country you're in) and take your dog into an office where they carefully scrutinize its documentation. They are really hot on the microchip documents being properly signed off and so anyone taking their dog abroad, make sure its been fully signed or your dog won't get back in.

[Crimson Dynamo]

if people would stop buying bloody dogs from breeders and randoms and get dogs from places like the Dogs Trust all dogs would be microchipped

adopt

dont shop

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

if people would stop buying bloody dogs from breeders and randoms and get dogs from places like the Dogs Trust all dogs would be microchipped

adopt

dont shop

Reputable breeders chip their puppies/kittens before selling them

[Crimson Dynamo]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

Reputable breeders chip their puppies/kittens before selling them

yes but joe public recognising reputable breeders is one of the problemos

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

yes but joe public recognising reputable breeders is one of the problemos

mmm well that whole puppy farming/bad breeding practices is a whole other issue that needs clamping down on

[DemolitionRed]

I'm trying to think when I last saw a stray or lost dog in the UK. Its rare to see a dog running around on its own over here. I think the Brits are very responsible dog owners already and if they made the chip compulsory, we'd just get it done.

In France people let their dog out in the morning before they go to work and find it waiting by the front door when they get home. That's why dog siht in France is such a problem.

[arista]

There is a problem
with Older Dogs
as there chip needs Updating

[arista]

Its free to those who can not afford the £20 chip
via dog charity

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by arista

Its free to those who can not afford the £20 chip
via dog charity

It is now, but it wasn't in the past

[arista]

Originally Posted by Cherie

It is now, but it wasn't in the past

Sure
Times Change Cherie

[Jessica.]

I think we got a chip done in Ireland for only 18 euros, you just need to shop around and look for the best deal

[arista]

Originally Posted by Jessica.

I think we got a chip done in Ireland for only 18 euros, you just need to shop around and look for the best deal

In UK its Free

[Crimson Dynamo]

of course if we all had robot dogs none of this would be needed