The DSPCA has urged pet owners to ensure their dogs are microchipped after dealing with a number of unregistered animals.
The animal welfare group posted a statement on Instagram appealing for owners to book an appointment for microchipping. They explained that the simple procedure would allow owners to reunite with lost pets more readily.
Animals who end up at the charity without a microchip often belong to loving homes, charity workers believe, but the possibility of a reunion lessens if a pet cannot be identified. The charity asked people to get in touch with their local vet to invest in their pet's safety.
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The DSPCA wrote: "We see it every day, pets coming into the shelter with no microchip. Their frightened little faces show they're not sure what's happening to them."
The post continued: "Your pet is your responsibility and we are asking every pet owner to make sure their pet is microchipped and registered to you, the owner. Missing pets can easily be reunited with their owners with just a simple phone call but it's up to you to make sure this can happen."
Irish law requires all dog to be microchipped by the time they are 12 weeks of age by a vet. They must also be registered on an authorised database under The Microchipping of Dogs Regulations 2015.
Additionally, all dogs who are being put up for sale must have their microchip code visible on the advertisement. This came into effect on 1 February 2020.
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