Thousands of pet owners are at risk of hefty fines for not complying with a legal requirement. New research reveals 1.3 million dogs in the UK are not microchipped, meaning owners could be slapped with a £500 fine.
While more than a third of UK households (34 per cent) have a dog, 10 per cent (1.3 million) of these canines have not yet been microchipped, Direct Line Pet Insurance's research found.
It has been a legal requirement for dogs to be microchipped since 2016. Failing to do so could result in a fine for owners of up to £500, with the research showing collective fines could reach a staggering £525 million, along with the risk of criminal prosecution.
