All British dogs must have microchips by 2016

No surprise about lack of open mind.. :cool2:
 
I think microchipping pets is a good practice. However, like many good practices, some people get anxious when good practices become mandated practices, such as seat belt use, or helmet wearing. It becomes even more questionable when a good practice is enforced by a federal agency. I would prefer that microchipping be encouraged thru education (PSA's, public events by animal shelters), supporting services (microchips including with adopted pets, special price incentives), and other positive promotions.
 
Reba said:
I think microchipping pets is a good practice. However, like many good practices, some people get anxious when good practices become mandated practices, such as seat belt use, or helmet wearing. It becomes even more questionable when a good practice is enforced by a federal agency. I would prefer that microchipping be encouraged thru education (PSA's, public events by animal shelters), supporting services (microchips including with adopted pets, special price incentives), and other positive promotions.
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Yes, that what I believe about those and it will be very interesting.
 
Foxrac said:
Oh I see, my families don't believe in microchip and they use collar with tag, however, sometime, the collar could lose in anywhere.
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Collars are supposed to be loose, 2 or 3 finger under the collar comfortably. If a cat or dog gets hung on a fence or something ( and newer collars have a safety feature that break away ) so they can safely escape the collar. SO, a collar is not the best form of keeping identification as it can get lost, or someone wanting the type of pet will discard it. They now do ear tattooing, but I feel its not right or worth it, UNLESS you have expensive show dogs.
 
sonocativo said:
Yup failed, it was a recent chip, you could feel it. When it was inserted, they scan and show you its reading before you leave the vet, we went back about a month later for the second set of shots and the microchip wouldnt read. We never went anywhere and pup was at home with us 24/7 and a month later it didnt work, The vet said they do just die out and it is not uncommon. We have experienced 3 microchips that died out, all from different vets ( some were done at a pet store during a special ) we have several friends in the dog club/shows that had the same thing. So everyone, if you are concerned about your pet getting lost, always have the chip read when you go to the vet to make sure it still works.
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That's the scary part, there are people applying the microchip wrong...too many different companies too. They all want the piece of pie. I remember reading something of a story of a dog that the people who found him couldn't believe he didn't have owner and found the microchip on xray has strayed down to his stomach or hip I don't remember and the owners were found 700 mile away it was like last year maybe...
 
Foxrac said:
The pet owners could sue in the court based on 5th or 14th Amendment, all way to supreme court, so I'm very interested about legal challenge with mandatory microchips.

Right now, I don't think any cities pass the mandatory microchips yet and my argument is moot.
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What are you smoking.

Animals are considered property.
Cars are property. We're required to register our cars with VIN numbers nowadays. I don't see people crying and boohooing about their VIN numbers being mandatory registered in the supreme court in USA. No difference if microchip mandate was in effect. This aint constitution issue!




Go you British people for doing microchipping for the right reasons, hope it pans out well and curb overpopulation and promote responsible ownership.
 
In Austin... if you live on the east side of I-35, you qualify for free spay/neutering and microchip services as well as low cost vaccinations regardless of your income. Rich or poor... we don't care. There is a severe animal control issue on this side of I-35. I wish they would expand it to the entire city but I will take what they give as I treat my cats and dogs as actual family members.
 
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