Dogs Trust Event Held At Cwm Institute, Ebbw Vale
BIG thank you to all those that came along to the Dogs Trust event held at Cwm Institute, Ebbw Vale yesterday.
Ebbw Vale Officers, PC Annalea Carey and CSO Rhian Hodges popped in yesterday to say hello and help microchip the dogs for free…
Here’s a little bit more about microchipping….
Microchipping is now compulsory for all dog owners in the UK.
When you get your dog microchipped you have the assurance that should he become lost (or be stolen), he is more likely to be returned to you safe and sound.
Microchipping also has a number of other welfare benefits, including:
All puppies are traceable to their breeder thereby helping reduce the problem of puppy farming and lessening the incidence of infectious disease and inherited defects from which many of these dogs suffer
Deterrent to dog theft
Allows for rapid return, meaning that local authorities are able to emphasise to the dog owners concerned that straying is not acceptable, the intention being that this education will lessen the likelihood of a dog straying again and reinforce the responsibilities of the owners under the Animal Welfare Act 2006
Easier identification and subsequent arrests of owners culpable of animal cruelty
Enables veterinary surgeons to contact dog owners for emergency procedures
Allows identification of dogs in properties in emergency situations so that dogs and owners can be moved and reunited more quickly
It is important to Dogs Trust that all owners are given the opportunity to microchip their dog, regardless of cost. Although we have put money aside to offer free microchipping at our Centres, as a charity we would appreciate any donations that can help us with this scheme.
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