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MPs back compulsory microchipping

Published by Arlo Guthrie on Fri, 09 Jul 2010 2:48 PM - 2 Comments
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Members of Parliament have recognised the British Veterinary Association's contribution to the promotion of microchipping dogs and the campaign for compulsory microchipping through an Early Day Motion (EDM) tabled by Andrew Rosindell MP (Conservative, Romford) . The EDM is gaining signatures from across all political parties as MPs show their support for a compulsory microchipping scheme that would have a significant and positive welfare impact on dogs by: assisting in the return of stray and stolen dogs to their owners; improving traceability of puppy-farmed dogs; and providing a lifetime...
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