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No plans for Island to micro-chip dogs

Fri, 08 Apr 2016


There are no plans yet to make micro-chipping on the Island compulsory - despite the rest of the British Isles making the change. 
 
This week the UK made it an offence if a dog isn't micro-chipped with owners facing a fine of up to £400. 
 
The procedure means the owners of an animal can be found more easily if they stray. 
 
South Douglas MHK Kate Beecroft has been chairing a Tynwald committee on animal welfare which is supportive of the issue.
 
However she says we need a better dog warden system in place first to make it work: 

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