Microchipping event for dogs at vets

Quarrington Veterinary Surgery held a microchipping event for pets at the weekend.
By The Newsroom
Published 7th Feb 2016, 08:21 BST
Updated 17th Feb 2016, 06:00 BST
Micro chipping at Quarrington Vets. L-R Stephen Wright of Sleaford with his dog Sam 4, being micro chipped by Veternary Surgeon Jillian Kerr. EMN-160102-115604001Micro chipping at Quarrington Vets. L-R Stephen Wright of Sleaford with his dog Sam 4, being micro chipped by Veternary Surgeon Jillian Kerr. EMN-160102-115604001
Micro chipping at Quarrington Vets. L-R Stephen Wright of Sleaford with his dog Sam 4, being micro chipped by Veternary Surgeon Jillian Kerr. EMN-160102-115604001

From April 6, it will compulsory for all dog owners to have their pets microchipped and registered with a national database. The government is set to fine anyone who does not comply with the new regulations.

It means that all puppies must be chipped by eight weeks old.

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On Saturday, the veterinary surgery at Silk Willoughby hosted the special event, with two vets and nurses on hand to deal with dogs by appointment for a small fee.

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Micro chipping at Quarrington Vets. L-R Stephen Wright of Sleaford with his dog Sam 4, being micro chipped by Veternary Surgeon Jillian Kerr. EMN-160102-115615001Micro chipping at Quarrington Vets. L-R Stephen Wright of Sleaford with his dog Sam 4, being micro chipped by Veternary Surgeon Jillian Kerr. EMN-160102-115615001
Micro chipping at Quarrington Vets. L-R Stephen Wright of Sleaford with his dog Sam 4, being micro chipped by Veternary Surgeon Jillian Kerr. EMN-160102-115615001

It ensures the best possible chance of lost dogs being reunited with their owner. A microchip is pictured being inserted in dog Sam via syringe by veternary surgeon Jillian Kerr, watched by owner Stephen Wright. Photo: David Dawson MSSP-300116-7