Dog owners could be breaking the law if they don't comply with a legal requirement.
As millions of households welcome new additions into their homes, failing to ensure dogs are microchipped could land you with a £500 fine. Research from Direct Line Pet Insurance has found that around 1.3m dogs in the UK are not currently microchipped, Wales Online reports.
It has been a legal requirement for dogs to be microchipped since 2016 and failure to comply could result in a hefty fine, along with the risk of criminal prosecution. However, the ECHO previously reported that dog owners have been issued a £2,000 warning over their pet's collars, even if the animals are microchipped.
