The law's changing - from April 2016, all dogs in England, Wales and Scotland must be microchipped. It's already compulsory in Northern Ireland. While this normally costs £15-£20 at a local vets, you can get it done for free (please donate if you can) when you book an appointment with the charity Dogs Trust.
Microchipping your dog (a tiny implant about the size of a grain of rice) stores your details as its owner on an electronic database, which makes it much easier to reunite you with your pooch should he/she ever get lost. As long as they're at least eight weeks old, you can have dogs of any breed or size microchipped.
If there's no Dogs Trust centre near you, or if you can't get an appointment, see ChipMyDog.org for free microchipping events happening all over the UK.
Thanks to MoneySavingExpert for the details.
- otherside27
should be chipmydog.org.uk not chipmydog. org
- harlzter
Top comments
BubaMan
10 Feb 1611#4
Dog chipping? Can't you just bury or cremate them?
Magister
10 Feb 165#2
Dogs today, babies tomorrow! That is not as daft a possibility as you might think.
dar72
10 Feb 163#17
If people carry on supporting this government and/or the very style of government that they are (as in, voting in the opposition does not change anything), it will probably be compulsory for humans to be microchipped before long.
PAULTRD to Magister
10 Feb 163#3
Hey as long as it's free :wink:
Latest comments (52)
Bnzeboy
22 Mar 16#51
I chipped my last dog, it was stolen and someone changed the owner details without my concent and wont tell me where she is! total ****!
Jase79 to Bnzeboy
22 Mar 16#52
Not been funny pal but I find that hard to believe!! Especially if the dogs registered in your name?
jonnithomas
17 Feb 16#50
are you really being that dense ?
I do carry bags with me to clean up. l like the vast majority of dog owners I carry at least 6 bags with me every time we go out.
.my comment was that people seem to think you can make them disappear by magic. I clean up and then (if there is no dog bin within10 minutes walk) put the bag in any bin I see. some people get annoyed that I have put it into their bin tho.
my point was quite simple. if I am out for a two hour walk I'm not going to carry it home with me or carry it around like some smelly talisman for around an hour.
do you understand now ?
Jase79
17 Feb 16#49
Honest I really can't believe you wouldn't carry a poo bag around? No wonder the country is in **** state pardon the punt!!
Jase79
16 Feb 16#47
Seriously you need to get a grip of reality. That's the norm pal!! Well for normal people anyways.
jonnithomas to Jase79
16 Feb 16#48
it rather seems that your reality is in your own mind. that is not the norm. usually there are no dog bins. if there were most people would use them.
Videoman
16 Feb 16#43
Can anyone seriously see what the point of this microchipping is ?? The police won't come out hen you have been burgled , so do you think they are likely to stop you when you are taking Rex ( Alsatian ) for his daily growl n walk and ask to locate his chip? Another TAX on the people who usually follow the rules. Can you guess how many bull mastiff owners will be rushing to the vet for a chip??? £20 buys a lotta White Diamond !
Jase79 to Videoman
16 Feb 16#44
A lot of dogs are stolen nowadays. If by chance you or someone else locates your dog it's good way to identify them.
jonnithomas to Videoman
16 Feb 16#46
it's actually spelt bullmastiff. I have had two and I hate white diamond too but at least I can spell.
jonnithomas
16 Feb 16#45
are you seriously thinking I would carry around a bag of doggie doos rather than using a bin if there was one ?
Jase79
16 Feb 16#42
Not been funny pal!!! Ever heard of a dog bin?
generationz
13 Feb 16#37
Hopefully one day it will also be law to have your dogs DNA taken so they can test the XXXX they leave on the path outside my house and prosecute whoever is responsible for not clearing it up.
Jase79 to generationz
13 Feb 16#38
2nd that!!!
feeder16 to generationz
15 Feb 16#39
Completely Agree but can we do the same with cats? That way I can post it all back to the neighbour whose cat is ruining my garden.
I clean up after my dog but get abuse from people that live there. if you put the product in a bag and then put it in a nearby bin some people complain about that too !!! surely putting it into a dustbin is the best thing to do but some people shout and say you should have put it in 'next doors. !!! my dog gets several miles exercise a day. should I carry it around with me for over an hour until I get home ? imagine me leaving it next to my dog outside the postoffice and then on to the next shop etc etc.
Jase79
12 Feb 16#36
Did you vote yes or no?
Evouk
12 Feb 16#35
lolX)
Evouk
12 Feb 16#34
I give up. So others can put their point across but not me? Hey no worries.
poshaffi
12 Feb 16#33
can i have a chip put in my husband? he's forever losing himself....
nanuek
12 Feb 16#32
The conceit of some people is truly astounding. The sense of entitlement that you must carry around with you to feel justified in judging people that you have never met and know absolutely nothing about is staggering. It is exactly the sort of mindless bigotry that leads to victimisation or minority groups.
cicobuff
12 Feb 16#31
We just get free dog 'shipping' over our lawn!
feeder16
12 Feb 16#30
My original point was I wouldn't use this service, because I know I can afford to pay for it myself. I'm not saying that there will people out there who will need assistance with the cost.
That's just my opinion and thoughts, I got my dog knowing all the costs involved Inc microchipping.
Jase79
11 Feb 16#29
Who made a fuss? I put the post out to make people aware of it. I paid £20 to the dog trust not to my vet. Some people receive flu jabs for free and others don't? Your just disgruntled pal.
chimp14uk
11 Feb 16#28
You two probably don't pick up your dog's crap because the council say you have to.
Why pick it up when you can get a council employee who's paid to pick it up for you?
harlzter
11 Feb 16#27
should be chipmydog.org.uk not chipmydog. org
Evouk
11 Feb 16#26
I didn't put that post up to 'get a bite' as you say but to point out, yes it maybe mandatory but after all any dog isn't cheap to look after during its life so why make a fuss about a one off £20 microchip?
Evouk
11 Feb 16#25
lol. It's not attitude m8 because unfortunately I bet they can afford to pay for their mobile phone, have a beer, buy cigarettes, have a 50" tv etc but poor pouch is just a waste of money. So what about dog food etc is that another expense these people can't afford??
lollybug
11 Feb 162#24
I agree with both points made but I agree with the first more. I have 2 dogs myself and when I decided to get them I made that decision to look after them no matter what. I have been in awful monetary situations and that is what charity is there for but I would rather go without myself then not provide them with what they need ( good food, insurance, jabs, worming, flea treatment and chipping, surgery costs, etc.. ) and make a donation or pay full price. It's people that can afford it but would rather have a few drinks at the pub or a pack of smokes then pay themselves that abuse the system and charities in place. At the end of the day it's a good thing to get them chipped and it's a good thing that help is available to people that actually need it. But £20 per dog to get chipped is nothing, you take that on when you take on the dog or you shouldn't get one.
Jase79
11 Feb 161#23
I didn't want to bite because that's what he was after!! But well put pal!!
s24adm
11 Feb 162#22
Anything that costs money is an expense. Your view on this is very narrow minded, consider someone that has gone through the hell of losing their job, their partner, their house (taken away following no income), then any possessions of value to pay off any debts. They only have their dog left to keep them sane as they struggle by on what little benefit they get to feed and heat themselves. Suddenly they're forced to take £20 from that budget else risk getting fined or whatever the punishment is. Now they get the chance to get the chipping done free and you scorn them for not donating or abusing a charity that people who are "well-off" in comparison fund. Nice attitude mate.
mystery_man
10 Feb 16#7
It's a shame that an offer like this is never extended to cats
coolcat21 to mystery_man
11 Feb 161#21
check with your local Cats Protection as they often have cheap microchipping offers.
Jase79
10 Feb 16#20
If I could be bothered I'd take you serious!!
mrs_cities
10 Feb 16#19
also check with your local council. Our dog wardens are running drop in clinic where they will chip dogs for free (and check they dont already have one) They will do cats for a small fee.
Gamer_U
10 Feb 16#18
First dogs then in the future humans.
dar72
10 Feb 163#17
If people carry on supporting this government and/or the very style of government that they are (as in, voting in the opposition does not change anything), it will probably be compulsory for humans to be microchipped before long.
Evouk
10 Feb 16#16
Your saying £20 is an expense?
fatbiker
10 Feb 162#15
My partner does this on behalf of the Dogs Trust in the Dearne Valley area. She can come to you or you can come to her. Whichever suits best.
There is definitely no pressure to provide ANY amount of cash or donation . In fact Dogs Trust state that she is not allowed to take monetary donations on their behalf.
Jase79
10 Feb 16#14
Oh he's wanting me to bite!! I'm not getting into a debate but most respectable people will give a donation!! Usually more than the chip costs!!! I work, have two Alaskan malamutes & paid £20 for them both to be chipped. This post was to help people who don't have the money to pay the vets who are over priced.
Jase79
10 Feb 16#13
Oh he's wanting me to bite!! I'm not getting into a debate but most respectable people will give a donation!! Usually more than the chip costs!!! I work, have two Alaskan malamutes & paid £20 for them both to be chipped. This post was to help people who don't have the money to pay the vets who are over priced.
jonnithomas
10 Feb 161#12
yes, take something back off a charity that is supported by animal lovers and not the government. if you have the cash pay for it. don't have 'something back' from little old ladies trying to stop animals being in pain that need help.
feeder16
10 Feb 162#10
I would feel like I was taking the P if I used this service. You bought a dog, you bare the cost
Jase79 to feeder16
10 Feb 16#11
Why though? Because the government have made it compulsory, why not take something back?
s24adm
10 Feb 162#9
Why is it "rightly so", many can't afford an extra, albeit one-off, expense like this enforced upon them. I thought the purpose of charities was to help those in need.
SPRR0W
10 Feb 16#6
"Free" - They will make you feel like worthless scum if you don't donate and anything meaningfull will come close to standard microchipping price.
MayorWest to SPRR0W
10 Feb 161#8
Rightly so. If you can afford to pay and don't then, well, you hit the nail on the head.
Majumba
10 Feb 16#5
This has been running for several months now.
BubaMan
10 Feb 1611#4
Dog chipping? Can't you just bury or cremate them?
Magister
10 Feb 165#2
Dogs today, babies tomorrow! That is not as daft a possibility as you might think.
PAULTRD to Magister
10 Feb 163#3
Hey as long as it's free :wink:
NIgelK
10 Feb 16#1
Its great that this is becoming law, but it baffles me why DEFRA wont make it law to scan for chips :\
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Opening post
Microchipping your dog (a tiny implant about the size of a grain of rice) stores your details as its owner on an electronic database, which makes it much easier to reunite you with your pooch should he/she ever get lost. As long as they're at least eight weeks old, you can have dogs of any breed or size microchipped.
If there's no Dogs Trust centre near you, or if you can't get an appointment, see ChipMyDog.org for free microchipping events happening all over the UK.
Thanks to MoneySavingExpert for the details.
- otherside27
should be chipmydog.org.uk not chipmydog. org
- harlzter
Top comments
Latest comments (52)
I do carry bags with me to clean up. l like the vast majority of dog owners I carry at least 6 bags with me every time we go out.
.my comment was that people seem to think you can make them disappear by magic. I clean up and then (if there is no dog bin within10 minutes walk) put the bag in any bin I see. some people get annoyed that I have put it into their bin tho.
my point was quite simple. if I am out for a two hour walk I'm not going to carry it home with me or carry it around like some smelly talisman for around an hour.
do you understand now ?
That's just my opinion and thoughts, I got my dog knowing all the costs involved Inc microchipping.
Why pick it up when you can get a council employee who's paid to pick it up for you?
There is definitely no pressure to provide ANY amount of cash or donation . In fact Dogs Trust state that she is not allowed to take monetary donations on their behalf.