Microchipping

Micro chipping is a practical and painless way to identify your dog permanently. A microchip (which is about the size of a grain of rice) is inserted into the fatty tissue, just under the skin between a dogs shoulder blades. This is done using a needle and is very similar to your dog have a routine vaccination jab. The microchip contains a unique series of letters and numbers which are used to identify your dog.

After your dog is micro chipped, you fill in a registration form with both your details and those of your dog. This form is sent to a central registration point and stored on a computer.

If ever you lose your dog and it is found by one of the many animal agencies, such as Council dog wardens, veterinary surgeries or the RSPCA, it will be scanned, your dog identified and returned to you.

If your dog is micro chipped and found by our Council dog warden, your dog will be scanned and the dog warden will attempt to return it to you without having to take it to the kennels. It may be necessary to take your pet to the kennels for a short time if you are not available, but we would leave a message for you to contact us or our kennels.

Don’t worry if you move house or change telephone number, you can always get your dogs details updated on the computer by contacting the registration centre.

If you want to get your dog micro chipped or need more information on micro chipping, please contact your own vet or our dog warden at Acres Way Kennels on 01268 770402.  

However, you should also make sure that your dog is wearing a collar with your name and address on it or on a plate or tag attached to the collar when it is in a public place. Not only are you required to do this by law, but if your dog is found by a member of the public, they will be able to contact you direct and return your dog to you without having to take it anywhere to be scanned.