Everyday, thousands of lost pets arrive at shelters around the country without any form of identification. A microchip enables a shelter to contact the owner immediately, saving stress for both the owner and pet. So what is a microchip? The microchip is a silicon encased chip about the size of a grain of rice that [...]
On 1 May 2007 microchipping became compulsory for cats and dogs for first time council registrations in Victoria. Individual Councils will also have power to require compulsory microchipping of all dogs and cats currently registered. Pets must still be registered by three months of age. Microchipping is a great form of permanent identification. The small [...]
The Domestic (Feral and Nuisance) Animals Act 1994 What It Means To Pet Owners On Tuesday the 9th of April this wide ranging Act will become law in Victoria. Its provisions will effect all dog and cat owners. It will protect cats and dogs, and include measures to deal with nuisance animals and dangerous dogs.
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