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Do pounds and shelters have to scan dogs or cats for microchips?

April 26, 2017Cats microchips pounds scan shelters

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Do pounds and shelters have to scan dogs or cats for microchips?

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Yes, within 3 days of entering a pound or shelter cats and dogs must be scanned to determine whether they are microchipped. If a pet is identified by microchip or tag the council must notify the owner in writing within four days if the pet is not recovered by the owner.