Microchipping event to be repeated following Hillsborough success

NEARLY 300 dogs were microchopped during a free session organised by Lisburn Council and the Dogs Trust recently at Hillsborough Forest Park in advance of forthcoming cahnges in legislation which will make it compulsory to have your dog chipped.
By The Newsroom
Published 1st Jul 2011, 00:04 BST

The event proved to be so successful that the Council will hold another free microchipping session in Lisburn next week.

Two hundred and ninety one dogs were microchipped free of charge during the promotion at Hillsborough Forest Park.

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Deputy Mayor, Alderman William Leathem, said: “It was great to see so many residents meet the Council Officers and representatives of the Dogs Trust and have their pet dog microchipped.

“I am delighted that the City of Lisburn has so many responsible dog owners.

“I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the Dogs Trust for its assistance on this initiative,” he added.

The Dogs (Amendment) Act (NI) 2011 became law on 8th March. Part of this revised legislation stipulates that from April 2012 it will be a condition of any dog licence that the dog is fitted with a microchip, which is a small electronic device.

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Councillor Andrew Ewing, who attended the microchipping session in Hillsborough, said: “Lisburn City Council is pro-active in promoting responsible dog ownership throughout the area and these recent sessions were designed to allow dog owners to have their pets’ microchipped so they will comply with the upcoming legislation.

“If you missed one of these sessions do not worry as the Council’s Dog Warden will be carrying out microchipping at the Council Depot on Wednesday July 6 from 11.00am to 2.00pm.

If this time is not suitable then please contact the Council’s Dog Wardens between 12.30pm and 2.30pm Monday to Friday to arrange an appointment at the dog pound.

“A number of Lisburn based vets are also carrying out a free microchipping service and information on these practices is available from the Council.”

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If a stray dog is found to have a microchip, the Council contacts a national database to find the owner’s details.

The owner will then be contacted and reunited with their dog.

Council Dog Wardens have special access to the databases to allow them to contact you if they find your dog.

For further information contact the Council’s Dog Pound on 028 9260 0804 between 12.30pm and 2.30pm Monday – Friday.

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