Dog Microchipping
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Microchipping Requirements for Dog Owners in England
Legal Obligation
By law, all dog owners in England are required to have their dogs microchipped.
Objective
The primary aim is to reduce the number of stray dogs in the country.
Penalties
Owners who fail to microchip their dogs can face fines of up to £500.
Statistics
Official statistics reveal that over 100,000 dogs are lost or abandoned annually, costing taxpayers and welfare charities £57 million.
Age Requirement
Dogs must be microchipped by the time they reach 8 weeks old. The recommended minimum age for microchipping is
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