Dog owners in Donegal will be able to get their beloved pets micro-chipped for free this month.
Microchipping dog
It’s all part of an initiative to make dog owners more responsible for their pets, and also to clampdown on the annual problem of sheep being attacked by dogs.
ICSA sheep chairman Paul Brady has welcomed the news that vets around the country will be offering free microchipping for dogs during the month of September, in association with Dogs Trust and National Chipping Month.
“National Chipping Month is the ideal opportunity for dog owners to avail of this process ahead of the introduction of legislation which will make it compulsory,” said Mr. Brady. “While a microchip will not stop a dog from straying and possibly attacking sheep, a legal requirement to have all dogs microchipped will hopefully ensure that owners are more aware of their responsibilities.”
(Source – Donegal Now – 09/09/2014)