Petition Downing Street for compulsory microchipping

RE: Petition Downing Street for compulsory microchipping

sarah rance — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:56:38 GMT

Would like to see it be compulsory for all appropriate pets. Think of the stray centres etc. Life wuld be so much nicer for the poor pets of genuine homes that get lost or stolen. Animals should be scanned at every appt as a matter of course I think.

RE: Petition Downing Street for compulsory microchipping

Anonymous — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:15:14 GMT

totally agree to have dogs and cats microchipped and also for a licence of some sorts, with a much bigger annual fee for entire animals which would hopefully get more neutered, also have a policy if you need to be registered with the pdsa (who do a fab job in some very difficult situations) animals must be neutered to qualify whether done by them or private clinics. Then maybe we wouldnt be overrun with status symbol bull dog breeds.

RE: Petition Downing Street for compulsory microchipping

Sal the 1st — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:06:43 GMT

I agree with the reintroduction of the dog license. but dog license microchip or both neither scheme would work if it wasnt enforced. who would enforce it? wouldnt be the police - it wouldnt be vet practices (think how many animals never see a vet in their lifetime). great idea in theory but in practice?

RE: Petition Downing Street for compulsory microchipping

Lisa-marie Soda — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:31:20 GMT

I agree, microchipping is a valid act to follow but it should be made part of being a responsible pet owner. There are many pet owners who lack full responsibility and general husbandry.

RE: Petition Downing Street for compulsory microchipping

Stuart McQueen RVN MBVNA — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 12:31:48 GMT

I would petetion to bring back proper dog liscences! Where in people have to take a course on basic animal husbandry, vaccinations, general feeding guidelines etc etc etc I don't really see where just a microchipping petetion would make a huge difference!