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Great Debate: Should owners who don’t microchip their dogs get them back if lost and found?

March 16, 2024 by Pham Hien

Should owners who don’t microchip their dogs get them back if they’re lost and subsequently found?

Microchipping your dog, as well as having them wear a tag, is now mandatory as well as a fundamental part of good ownership. As collar and tag can be lost or removed, microchipping is extremely important: despite a flawed legislation (scanning a lost dog for a microchip is considered “good practice” but is not mandatory) it can be your dog’s best chance to be reunited with you if lost or stolen – the difference between being reunited or being put to sleep. 

People who fail to microchip their dogs currently face a fine up to £500. However, some argue that failing to microchip one’s dog is a sign of irresponsible dog ownership and that the dog, if lost and then found without a microchip, should not be returned to them and rehomed with someone else. Others say that it would only increase the number of dogs in shelters, and that a fine would suffice. 

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