If you own a dog, it’s your responsibility to make sure it wears a collar and an identity tag.
From April 2012 all dogs must be fitted with a microchip before licensing.
About Microchipping
A microchip is a tiny metal device which is injected under a dog’s skin between its shoulder blades. It helps to identify animals if they go missing or are stolen.
Every chip has its own unique ID number.
This number matches information about your dog held on a nationwide database, along with your contact details. You provide this information when the chip is fitted.
If your dog is found by our dog wardens or the police, they’ll check to see if it has been fitted with a chip.
If it has, they’ll check the device’s ID number against the database to find you and return your dog safely.
Availability
Most vets offer a microchipping service.
Animal welfare groups, such as the Dogs Trust, can also fit dogs with chips.
Prices
Microchipping costs between £20 and £30.
Armagh City and District Council and the local vets, in conjunction with Dogs Trust, are currently providing this service free of charge.
Visit www.dogstrust.org.uk for more information.
O’Reilly & Fee Veterinary Clinic
100 Cathedral Road, Armagh BT61 8AA
028 3752 6777
Orchard Veterinary Practice
59 Loughgall Road, Armagh BT61 7NG
028 3751 0088
Armadale Veterinary Clinic
4 Drumgaw Road, Armagh, BT60 2AD
028 3752 2925
Microchipping is free if you are aged 60 or above or if you receive means-tested benefits.
