A new law comes into effect today requiring all dogs in England, Scotland and Wales to be microchipped.
If local authorities find a dog is not microchipped, the owner will have up to 21 days to comply with the law or be fined up to £500.
Simon Kirby MP for Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven who is an animal lover and the owner of three dogs himself, has been helping charities such as Dogs Trust and the Kennel Club to raise awareness of the importance of microchipping.
He said: “A large part of being a responsible pet owner is ensuring that pets are microchipped, registered to a database and that all details are up to date.
“As a nation of animal lovers, we all want a quick and successful reunification should our pets go missing.
“I welcome this new law and am encouraging dog owners to visit the Dogs Trust website for more information on microchipping.”
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