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Dog Microchipping
Micro-chipping is a very simple and quick procedure,
done in the comfort of your own home by a
trained officer and provides a permanent method of identification.
A small electronically coded micro-chip the size of a grain of
rice is inserted under the animal's skin. The micro-chip provides
access to a national database of information about the dogs owners
including contact numbers and addresses, much more than could
be included on a collar or tag. This allows a dog to be re-united
with its owners, should it become separated, in a very short space
of time.
This could be particularly beneficial if a dog was
to stray or be lost for example on holiday, or in area they didn't
know. Many vets, the police and Council Dog Wardens have the scanner
needed to read the chip and access the necessary information to
reunite dogs and owners.
The procedure takes just five minutes, is painless
and costs £21.15 or £10.58
if you are a Dacorum Card Holder.
If you would like to arrange
to have your pet to be micro-chipped phone the Environmental Health
Service at Dacorum Borough Council on 01442 228418 between 9.00am
and 5.00pm.
You can get more information by calling dog warden Sarah Lewis
on 01442 228418 or e-mailing environmental.health@dacorum.gov.uk
For details of Dacorum Card, a discount and
privilege card for residents who are receiving means-tested benefit,
telephone 01442228000 or click here for
Dacorum
card application
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