The Journal of the American Veterinary Association (JAVMA) stated 52 %
of microchipped dogs and 38 % of microchipped cats found their ways back home.
BUT, we see time and time again, owners
of microchipped dogs relying on the microchip to bring their dog home instead of getting out and doing the legwork of flyering and signs.
A central registry
of microchipped dogs which has the ability to store and share information on whether a dog is missing, has been stolen or has been found would surely save time, money and effort for those agencies concerned with reuniting dogs.
A study published in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, including 53 animal shelters across the U.S., confirmed the high rate of return
of microchipped dogs and cats to their families, and the importance of microchip registration.
Not exact matches
In response to the report, the charity is urging police forces to take these attacks more seriously and calling for the compulsory
microchipping of all
dogs in England & Walesthe UK.
The cost
of microchipping is minimal, and is just a one - off cost for the lifetime
of the
dog.
We are currently campaigning for the compulsory
microchipping of dogs.
We believe compulsory
microchipping will help reduce the burden on animal welfare charities such as
Dogs Trust, who have a centre in Bridgend, and reduce the cost to local authorities
of kennelling.
We are dedicated to tackling the causes
of the stray
dog problem through rehoming, neutering,
microchipping as well as educating the
dog owners
of tomorrow on the merits
of responsible
dog ownership.
Introduce compulsory
microchipping in England & Wales a. Identifying animals and establishing proof
of ownership can prevent disputes, but also help enforcement agencies in talking anti-social
dog behaviour and holding owners to account.
Responsible ownership, training and compulsory
microchipping would all help reduce the incidents
of dog attacks and we urge the government to consider the welfare implications
of such attacks and introduce compulsory
microchipping without delay.
Dogs Trust has long campaigned for the introduction of compulsory microchipping, which has proven to be the most effective way of ensuring lost dogs are returned to their own
Dogs Trust has long campaigned for the introduction
of compulsory
microchipping, which has proven to be the most effective way
of ensuring lost
dogs are returned to their own
dogs are returned to their owners.
Dogs Trust would like to see the next UK Government introducing the compulsory microchipping of dogs, taking action to address the worrying trend in bull - breed type dogs in urban areas, and implementing a cross-departmental approach to education on responsible dog ownership.&ra
Dogs Trust would like to see the next UK Government introducing the compulsory
microchipping of dogs, taking action to address the worrying trend in bull - breed type dogs in urban areas, and implementing a cross-departmental approach to education on responsible dog ownership.&ra
dogs, taking action to address the worrying trend in bull - breed type
dogs in urban areas, and implementing a cross-departmental approach to education on responsible dog ownership.&ra
dogs in urban areas, and implementing a cross-departmental approach to education on responsible
dog ownership.»
Nationally, we think it's time that all
dogs were
microchipped so it's easy to identify the owners
of dangerous
dogs.»
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Dogs Trust believes that compulsory
microchipping is the best way
of permanently identifying a
dog and is a more cost efficient and effective system than
dog licensing, which the charity regards as a tax on
dog owners.
CeCe's campaign focused more on how to be a good adoptive parent to a pet by bringing up issues
of spaying and neutering,
microchipping, giving
dogs a purpose by stimulating their brain through hiking or therapy work, and making sure pets receive the attention and lifestyle they deserve.
Activities planned include
dog vaccination shots (Rabies, Bordatella and worming shots will be $ 5 while DHPPL4 will cost $ 10); sessions with Naomi McDonald, an animal communicator;
microchipping offered by Small Animal Hospital
of Owasso for $ 15; giveaways; and pet contests.
«It's easy to take a nice, healthy
dog off
of the internet for free then get it vaccinated and
microchipped then turn around and sell it for $ 300,» said Harju.
Multiple
dog rescues will be on site as well as food trucks, live music, more than 30 vendors, a
dog kissing booth,
microchipping, contests, face painting and a silent auction with more than 100 items, including a pair
of tickets to the OKC Thunder game against the Golden State Warriors and OU and OSU Yeti coolers.
Do a little shopping for your furry best friend, and if your
dog isn't
microchipped, take advantage
of the $ 25 deal to make sure your buddy can always find his way back home.
More than 80 percent
of the roughly nine million
dogs in the country were already
microchipped, so for most people the effects will be minimal.
LifeLine will provide a slew
of free services and items to pet owners, including free vaccinations provided by veterinarians, vouchers for free spay / neuters to use at LifeLine's Spay & Neuter Clinics, free
microchipping, free county pet registration, free
dog and cat food, free collars, free leashes, and much more!
The Alliance offered low - cost
microchipping and free ID tags for
dogs and cats, and the NYC Department
of Health and Mental Hygiene provided on - the - spot
dog licensing (which is required by law in NYC).
In addition to
microchipping your pet, contacting local veterinarians and animal shelters, posting flyers around your neighborhood and / or near where the pet was lost, and posting to social media, The Humane Society
of Harford County (HSHC) now offers an additional tool to help lost
dogs find their way back home: Finding Rover.
Citing a study
of more than 7,700 stray animals, she said
microchipped dogs were returned to their owners about 52 percent
of the time, compared to roughly 22 percent
of dogs that did not have a chip.
(BVA release) The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has renewed its call for compulsory
microchipping of all
dogs in response to two major reports on
dogs today.
While only 22 %
of lost
dogs entering a shelter were returned to their families, that percentage went up to 52 % for lost
dogs who were
microchipped.
Hoping to avoid a repeat
of what happened with a Minnesota police
dog named Felony, more police departments in the area are
microchipping members
of their K - 9 units.
Midwest Animal Rescue Services (MARS) placed microchips in all 15
of the St. Paul police department's
dogs Tuesday, and
microchipped nine
dogs for the Minnesota State Patrol.
In this podcast episode on why you should microchip your
dog I'm talking with Aimee Gilbreath
of Michelson Found Animals, and cover all the details about
microchipping dogs and cats.
Puppies being docked must be
microchipped, either at the time
of docking or when the vet considers they are old enough.The types
of dog that are allowed to be docked and the types
of evidence needed, is detailed below.
Most
of their rescue cats and
dogs will be desexed, vet checked,
microchipped in our clinic.
The Adoption Fee includes: - Vet exam - Spay / Neuter prior to adoption - Current vaccinations - Heartworm screening (on
dogs over 6 months
of age)- Deworming -
Microchipped - Flea / Tick Treatment if needed - Misc personal vetting needed prior to adoption
Verifiable stats are hard to come by, but at least a third or more
of all
dogs are
microchipped.
As with all
of our
dogs, she will be up - to - date on her vaccinations,
microchipped and started on heart worm prevention.
Dogs and cats sold by New York City pet stores must be
microchipped and spayed / neutered prior to sale and can be sourced only from breeders holding a U.S. Department
of Agriculture (USDA) «class A» license.
And many
dogs are not
microchipped, and owners don't have current photos
of their
dogs in case they needed to make fliers.
(BVA Release) The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) have warmly welcomed the Welsh Assembly Government (WAG) announcement on reform
of dog breeding legislation and the compulsory
microchipping of certain
dogs.
The charity's two other finalists were Tom Hinchliffe and Harry Williams who worked with
Dogs Trust's rehoming centres in Darlington and Bridgend respectively to investigate the issue of compulsory microchipping of d
Dogs Trust's rehoming centres in Darlington and Bridgend respectively to investigate the issue
of compulsory
microchipping of dogsdogs.
«The veterinary profession has been making the case for compulsory
microchipping of all
dogs before the first change
of owner to improve traceability and we are absolutely delighted that the Minister has clearly listened to this call.
It would see compulsory
microchipping of dogs in licensed breeding premises and limit one person to being in charge
of no more than 20 animals.
All
of our
dogs are placed in foster care and receive any necessary medical care and treatments and are spayed / neutered and
microchipped, while waiting for their forever homes.
LifeLine will provide a slew
of free services and items to Fulton County pet owners, including free vaccinations for their pets provided by licensed veterinarians, vouchers for free spay / neuters to use at LifeLine's Spay & Neuter Clinics, free
microchipping, pet registration,
dog and cat food, collars and leashes, and much more!
Also, consider
microchipping your
dog for an added layer
of protection... MORE This can help you become reunited with your
dog if lost.
(Kennel Club Press Release) A three year old
dog from Cambridgeshire travelled 50 miles while missing, before being reunited with her loving family thanks to her microchip and the help
of Petlog, the UK's largest lost and found database for
microchipped pets.
The Humane Society
of Carroll County micro-chips all adoptable cats,
dogs and bunnies to prepare them for their forever homes and also offers
microchipping services to the public at a reduced rate (please call to make an appointment: 410-848-4810).
All
of our
dogs are spayed / neutered, brought current on vaccinations, are tested and put on heartworm and parasite preventative, and are
microchipped.
All
of our
dogs are spayed & neutered, vaccinated, dewormed, flea protected,
microchipped, and vet checked.
The statistics, released as part
of National
Microchipping Month, revealed that since 2000, 20,000
dogs have been reported missing to Petlog, and Staffordshire Bull Terriers make...