Sentences with phrase «microchip identification requires»

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Microchips are also required by law for identification.

The Hayden Act also required that impounded animals be scanned for microchip identification, prohibited shelters from gassing animals with carbon monoxide, and barred animal abusers from adopting shelter animals within three years of conviction.

Many countries have their own laws regarding pet travel, and require strict rules about microchip identification and rabies vaccinations.

4203 - A requires shelters within 24 hours to take steps to (1) check animals for all currently possible forms of identification including, but not limited to, tags, microchips, tattoos or licenses; (2) make available to the public on the internet on a website or other public means if a website is not practical, at least during the redemption period, a photograph, if practicable, and a general description of the animal to assist the owner (s) in finding the animal, including the species, type, and breed (s), if known, though information about the animal may be withheld if deemed appropriate to facilitate finding the owner (s) or otherwise to protect the safety of the animal.

Relates to owners of lost pets and return of lost pets to their owners; requires the entity with possession to take steps to check the dogs for any identification including tags, tattoos and microchips; makes information available to the public on their website to assist owners in finding their pets.

While microchips are an excellent way of providing permanent identification, tattoos are visible and don't require a micro chip reader.

Many countries also require microchip identification and the completion of a health certificate by an accredited veterinarian.