A large step forward has been the introduction of compulsary microchipping of all dogs from 2016. However, whilst this is a step forward, there is no point microchipping if the vets don't routinely scan new arrivals in their clinics. In fact, they should be starting now. A Halo scanner is said to be the most efficient form of scanner for microchips bringing up the address and so forth on contact. Bruce Forsyth's vets get scanning page, linked below, is one of the main drivers and I urge people to ask their vet to start scanning new arrivals. It will mean that dogs cannot just get sold after theft, and may also mean that lost dogs that are 'taken in' can be reunited with their rightful owner. Food for thought.
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