Dog Microchipping

Whilst every dog owner must ensure that their dog is wearing a collar and licence tag we would also recommend that you get your dog microchipped. This simple, safe modern identification method is permanent and can`t be removed, so even if your dog loses its collar someone steals your dog we can still trace it by its microchip.

Microchipping is a very effective and secure way of permanently identifying your dog.  Once microchipped, the unique identification number is registered to the animal and the owner’s details are placed on a national data base.  The microchip is simply injected under the dog’s skin between its shoulder blades.  No anesthetic is required and the procedure should not cause any more discomfort  than a standard vaccination.  The microchip, which is the size of a grain of rice, works through radio wave frequency and will last up to 20 years.  If the dog is picked up by the police or a dog warden, they `scan` the dog to see if it has been chipped and if they find a chip, they can find his owner by checking the ID number against the database.

 

How much does it cost?

Most vets can microchip your dog, and animal welfare groups such as The Dogs` Trust offer a microchipping service. Prices range between £20 and £30.  The Dogs Trust currently provides a reduced price microchipping service at £9.50.  For pensioners and for those who are claiming any means tested benefits it is completely free.

The Dogs` trust run microchipping schemes throughout Northern Ireland during the year. Contact The Dogs Trust (See weblink below) to find out more.
As a result of support from the Dogs Trust, microchipping is offered for all dogs rehomed from the Council Dog Shelter.

 

Contact

Micheal Duddy   
Kennel Supervisor/Dog Warden 
Tel: 028 71 261414    

Malachy Duddy
Dog Warden
Tel: 028 71365151

Links

www.dogstrust.org.uk
www.thekennelclub.org.uk/