Jerry Green Dog Rescue Welcomes New Microchipping Law
News release 6th February 2013Leading animal charity Jerry Green Dog Rescue has given its backing to new rules which will introduce compulsory microchipping for pet dogs. The charity’s Chief Executive David Foulds has welcomed the announcement that from April 2016 owners will be legally obliged to microchip their dog or face a fine of up to £500. The proposals aims to cut the number of stray dogs: Government figures show that more than 100,000 dogs are dumped or lost each year, costing the taxpayer and charities £57m annually. Around 6,000 dogs have to be put down every year in