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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

From tomorrow it will be compulsory for all dogs to be micro chipped and with over 9million dogs nationwide, what do you think of it and is it a good idea?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

They are talking about it now on the one show.

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By *iewMan
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over a year ago

Angus & Findhorn

Mines are done

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire

we've always done it, legislation is all well and good but if the resources are not there to enforce it then its not as effective..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Pooch is microchiped and he had me microchiped too

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By *uby0000Woman
over a year ago

hertfordshire

it is a great idea

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By *epper123Woman
over a year ago

London

I think cats should be too ... love to see someone trying to catch our cats to do this '.. oh hold on, that would be me ...

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By *mm_n_ZedCouple
over a year ago

Fareham

Both my dogs and my cat are chipped. I think it's a great idea - not sure how it'll be enforced though.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ours is done. We got a deal from the vet and got the fish done at the same time.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I would think most responsible owners who care for there pet would have had it done, all mine have one done, even the ones who gave past over

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By *epper123Woman
over a year ago

London

I think my partner should be, never know what he does between finishing work and getting home

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I think cats should be too ... love to see someone trying to catch our cats to do this '.. oh hold on, that would be me ..."

good idea though. especially as cats get run over and nobody has to report that. at least owners would know if something happened to their pet.

OP. i heard the storing of passwords and that isn't that great. passwords or codes or whatever is used to identify the pet that is chipped.

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By *awandOrderCouple
over a year ago

SW London

"I would think most responsible owners who care for there pet would have had it done, all mine have one done, even the ones who gave past over "

I am feeling we may not be responsible owners now .... teens microchipped would be good as I am always worried about where they are and if they are okay

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I think my partner should be, never know what he does between finishing work and getting home "

Get a mobile phone tracker .....

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I think cats should be too ... love to see someone trying to catch our cats to do this '.. oh hold on, that would be me ...

good idea though. especially as cats get run over and nobody has to report that. at least owners would know if something happened to their pet.

OP. i heard the storing of passwords and that isn't that great. passwords or codes or whatever is used to identify the pet that is chipped."
Yes I heard that as well, yeah it should be interesting to see how it will work.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I think cats should be too ... love to see someone trying to catch our cats to do this '.. oh hold on, that would be me ...

good idea though. especially as cats get run over and nobody has to report that. at least owners would know if something happened to their pet.

OP. i heard the storing of passwords and that isn't that great. passwords or codes or whatever is used to identify the pet that is chipped.

Yes I heard that as well, yeah it should be interesting to see how it will work."

it's strange they made it law to be chipped though. you used to have to register to be a dog owner and now you don't, i suppose we're going back to those days for some reason.

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By *innamon!Woman
over a year ago

no matter

Put the kids on friend finder you can see where they are as long as they dont deactivate it.

Microchip wont hep you find where animals are its just a number held on a register if you move and dont change the information it will only connect to the last known address. Make sure you give as much info as you can and keep it up to date.

Microchips help if the animal is found and taken to a vet or the animal is dead and scanned. Vets can call the chip centre and retrieve the owners info to call them.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I think cats should be too ... love to see someone trying to catch our cats to do this '.. oh hold on, that would be me ...

good idea though. especially as cats get run over and nobody has to report that. at least owners would know if something happened to their pet.

OP. i heard the storing of passwords and that isn't that great. passwords or codes or whatever is used to identify the pet that is chipped.

Yes I heard that as well, yeah it should be interesting to see how it will work.

it's strange they made it law to be chipped though. you used to have to register to be a dog owner and now you don't, i suppose we're going back to those days for some reason."
Yes you are right there you used to, you recon maibe they are cutting back on staff so it would be cheaper to use micro chipping?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think it's a good idea

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

As with most laws of this type, the responsible, law abiding dog owners who aren't the problem anyway will adhere to it and the people who are the problem won't.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Cats should be chipped too, in my _iew. There's nothing to it, you can get it done at the same time as they're neutered or vaccinated. Seems the bare minimum you should do as a pet owner.

One of my cats was killed by a car recently, I'm glad she was chipped.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm a little concerned.....considering the definition of a 'dog'....some couples could get in a right pickle.

dog

d?g/

noun

a domesticated carnivorous mammal that typically has a long snout, an acute sense of smell, non-retractile claws, and a barking, howling, or whining voice.

*runs and hides*

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Both mine have been done for years.

It will be handy in identifying owners if a dog attacks someone,or if they catch a dog worrying sheep.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I think cats should be too ... love to see someone trying to catch our cats to do this '.. oh hold on, that would be me ...

good idea though. especially as cats get run over and nobody has to report that. at least owners would know if something happened to their pet.

OP. i heard the storing of passwords and that isn't that great. passwords or codes or whatever is used to identify the pet that is chipped.

Yes I heard that as well, yeah it should be interesting to see how it will work.

it's strange they made it law to be chipped though. you used to have to register to be a dog owner and now you don't, i suppose we're going back to those days for some reason.

Yes you are right there you used to, you recon maibe they are cutting back on staff so it would be cheaper to use micro chipping? "

not sure tbh. it will have to be done by vets anyway so won't cost the government anything.

i'll have a google about it.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I think cats should be too ... love to see someone trying to catch our cats to do this '.. oh hold on, that would be me ...

good idea though. especially as cats get run over and nobody has to report that. at least owners would know if something happened to their pet.

OP. i heard the storing of passwords and that isn't that great. passwords or codes or whatever is used to identify the pet that is chipped.

Yes I heard that as well, yeah it should be interesting to see how it will work.

it's strange they made it law to be chipped though. you used to have to register to be a dog owner and now you don't, i suppose we're going back to those days for some reason.

Yes you are right there you used to, you recon maibe they are cutting back on staff so it would be cheaper to use micro chipping?

not sure tbh. it will have to be done by vets anyway so won't cost the government anything.

i'll have a google about it."
That is right as it cant be done at home, yeah have a look and see what you can find.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I think my partner should be, never know what he does between finishing work and getting home "
lol that is a fun one.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

All ours are done no worries here at all

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I think cats should be too ... love to see someone trying to catch our cats to do this '.. oh hold on, that would be me ...

good idea though. especially as cats get run over and nobody has to report that. at least owners would know if something happened to their pet.

OP. i heard the storing of passwords and that isn't that great. passwords or codes or whatever is used to identify the pet that is chipped.

Yes I heard that as well, yeah it should be interesting to see how it will work.

it's strange they made it law to be chipped though. you used to have to register to be a dog owner and now you don't, i suppose we're going back to those days for some reason.

Yes you are right there you used to, you recon maibe they are cutting back on staff so it would be cheaper to use micro chipping?

not sure tbh. it will have to be done by vets anyway so won't cost the government anything.

i'll have a google about it.That is right as it cant be done at home, yeah have a look and see what you can find."

not found anything much, just that it encourages responsible dog ownership somehow.

and some charities are chipping pets for free.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I think cats should be too ... love to see someone trying to catch our cats to do this '.. oh hold on, that would be me ...

good idea though. especially as cats get run over and nobody has to report that. at least owners would know if something happened to their pet.

OP. i heard the storing of passwords and that isn't that great. passwords or codes or whatever is used to identify the pet that is chipped.

Yes I heard that as well, yeah it should be interesting to see how it will work.

it's strange they made it law to be chipped though. you used to have to register to be a dog owner and now you don't, i suppose we're going back to those days for some reason.

Yes you are right there you used to, you recon maibe they are cutting back on staff so it would be cheaper to use micro chipping?

not sure tbh. it will have to be done by vets anyway so won't cost the government anything.

i'll have a google about it.That is right as it cant be done at home, yeah have a look and see what you can find.

not found anything much, just that it encourages responsible dog ownership somehow.

and some charities are chipping pets for free.

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That's right and as well I think we will find out more about it in the news in the coming days.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My puppy is being done in the morning,vaccinations/flea/worming treatment a few days later and then the "op", when he's 6 months old. I haven't told him about any of these yet,I hope he doesn't hate me for it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Already got ourselves microchipped when we picked her up from the rescue centre, personally I think it is a good thing they have to be chipped. It might make people think twice before dumping them.

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By *enard ArgenteMan
over a year ago

London and France

I always got my dogs chipped.

It's not just for dog control; there is a lot of dog theft :

Your dog( if found) can be identified

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think it's a good idea. The breeder arranged the microchipping and first vaccinations before I picked her up. My vet always checks her microchip every time she goes, and the pet log number is on her vetinerary records, as they do with all dogs I suppose.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Did anybody hear the story about the guy in london who was eating at a chinese retaurant and bit into what turned out to be a dog chip

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Did anybody hear the story about the guy in london who was eating at a chinese retaurant and bit into what turned out to be a dog chip

Restuarant...damn phone!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Did anybody hear the story about the guy in london who was eating at a chinese retaurant and bit into what turned out to be a dog chip

Restuarant...damn phone!!"

Which restaurant did you hear about? I want to see if it's the same as the one I heard.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Did anybody hear the story about the guy in london who was eating at a chinese retaurant and bit into what turned out to be a dog chip

Restuarant...damn phone!!

Which restaurant did you hear about? I want to see if it's the same as the one I heard. "

Dont know i just remember it on the news or in the paper?

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By *ssexguy69Man
over a year ago

thurrock Essex

Got my pup done couple months ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

people will be next

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By *icked weaselCouple
over a year ago

Near Edinburgh..

"people will be next

Totally Agree..

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By *irtyGirlWoman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

My kitty is chipped even though she's an indoor cat. I took her on holiday with me so I figured it was the sensible thing to do.

I think it's good that it's being made compulsory. It might make irresponsible dog owners more responsible and discourage theft. That's got to be a good thing.

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By *artytwoCouple
over a year ago

Wolverhampton

"From tomorrow it will be compulsory for all dogs to be micro chipped and with over 9million dogs nationwide, what do you think of it and is it a good idea?"

Compulsory dog diapers would also be a great idea.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"From tomorrow it will be compulsory for all dogs to be micro chipped and with over 9million dogs nationwide, what do you think of it and is it a good idea?

Compulsory dog diapers would also be a great idea."

i trained mine to poop in the garden at home, was easy enough to do.

i do think people need to be given lessons on how to look after pets before getting them though. my mum always made us read up about looking after pets before getting us something new like rats or mice.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Bloody cat was too expensive not to get it chipped ...

I think all let's should be though

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Bloody cat was too expensive not to get it chipped ...

I think all let's should be though "

*pets

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

"people will be next

If it helps find missing persons, is it a bad thing?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Currently due to medical reasons my dog is exempt from being micro chipped, skin condition.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"From tomorrow it will be compulsory for all dogs to be micro chipped and with over 9million dogs nationwide, what do you think of it and is it a good idea?

Compulsory dog diapers would also be a great idea.

i trained mine to poop in the garden at home, was easy enough to do.

Some simple minded people just get dogs because their mates dog has had pups, or someone down the pub knows of pups available, irresponsible owners thinking they can breed the dogs to make a few quid. They are never going to willingly get the dog vaccinated or chipped.

It will be when the dogs do have to go to the vets, that the vet will check and microchip it. If they are on benefits then I don't expect there will be a charge.

I don't think the microchip is expensive anyway. My pup was chipped before I had her from the breeders so I don't know the exact price.

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By *afadaoMan
over a year ago

Staines

I have a bit of an issue with micro chips.

Chips are designed to be crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. As soon as they are microwaved the whole things becomes a sorry, soggy mess.

It's a bad enough practice for humans so for feeding pooches these abominations as compulsory is nothing short of cruel. Especially without a flavoursome sauce.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"From tomorrow it will be compulsory for all dogs to be micro chipped and with over 9million dogs nationwide, what do you think of it and is it a good idea?"

had our dogs chipped for last 20 years, all responsible breeders carry this out

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"From tomorrow it will be compulsory for all dogs to be micro chipped and with over 9million dogs nationwide, what do you think of it and is it a good idea?

Compulsory dog diapers would also be a great idea.

i trained mine to poop in the garden at home, was easy enough to do.

It will be when the dogs do have to go to the vets, that the vet will check and microchip it. If they are on benefits then I don't expect there will be a charge.

I don't think the microchip is expensive anyway. My pup was chipped before I had her from the breeders so I don't know the exact price.

people who breed from home really need checking out. i only know of 3 people who have done this but every single one has no consideration for the animals themselves, and in one case neither did they care that people were buying 'faulty' pets (ridge backs prone to tumours).

charities are doing chipping for free so it can cost people nothing. they probably have to be on benefits although i didn't see this mentioned.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I took my puppy for his chip this morning,it was horrible hearing him yelp with the pain

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I took my puppy for his chip this morning,it was horrible hearing him yelp with the pain

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Aww, is he feeling better now?.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't understand why you wouldn't have your dog chipped anyway

I had mine done when they went for their first vaccinations at 12 week old, we all hope our dogs wont do a vanishing act but if they do i want them back

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over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

When I got my dog from the rescue shelter part of the fee was to have him chipped. He was taken there in the first place as he was found loose and hadn't been chopped. Someone lost a great dog for the sake of the chip, their loss was my great gain.

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By *icked weaselCouple
over a year ago

Near Edinburgh..

We Have a Semi-Expensive Dog that we bought from Ebay and we got it from a couple who were in the end of their Divorce.. so to speak..

They Said the Dog was MicroChipped but didn't have the details..

And i know from visiting the Dog that it wasn't stolen or anything.. as it was a family pet..!!##

But we kinda scared to try and change the details now... He Been with us for years now..

What would you do...

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