Its been two years since it became a legal requirement for dogs to be microchipped and since then dog wardens have handed out 200 notices to owners.
In April 2016, the Microchipping of Dogs Regulations came into force, mean- ing dogs had to have a microchip so it is easier to be reunited with them if they are lost or stolen.
Owners also need to keep details up to date, or again face paying a penalty.
Dogs Trust statistics show that 4,808 strays were reunited with their owners in 2015-2016, some of these as a direct res- ult of a microchip.
Local councils across the UK have issued thousands of enforcement notices to owners since the legislation came into force
The average fine issued to dog owners was £340, with the maximum penalty recorded as £500. It’s estimated that fines will total around £73,000 over the next five years.
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