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Microchipping event to keep dog owners within the law
Published: Tuesday, 31st January 2017
Dog owners whose pets aren’t microchipped or who need help understanding the new regulations are urged to bring them to a Dogs Trust community event on Monday 6th February.
Pendle Council is supporting the event which will be at Edge End Pavilion on Hibson Road, Nelson BB9 0PY from 10am – 2pm.
Councillor Nadeem Ahmed who leads on
communities said:
“We’ve teamed up with the Dogs’ Trust to provide a number of free microchipping sessions across Pendle to help dog owners stay within the new law.
Dog Warden Laura Robinson warned:
“Dog owners risk a £500 fine if their dogs aren’t chipped, as the new law came
into force on 6 April 2016.”
Laura Robinson explained:
“Microchipping a dog is a permanent way of identifying your pet if they get
lost.
“A microchip is the size of a grain of rice under the dog’s skin and when a dog
goes missing we can scan the microchip and get them home safely,” she said.
“Our free community event on Monday 6th February includes a check
your chip service, a basic health check including nail clipping and advice on
keeping your dog healthy and happy,” added Laura.
Dogs must be wearing a collar and be on a lead and with someone who is 18 years
or over.
Any puppies up to the age of six months must be fully vaccinated and carried
and the Dogs’ Trust will need proof of address.
The Dogs’ Trust may ask for proof of vaccination, too, so dog owners must bring
documentation along.
Laura added:
“Anyone wanting advice or information on dog issues from micro-chipping to dog
fouling and stray dogs can visit our website www.pendle.gov.uk/dogs
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