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LONDON Chaussures Homme Nike Vapormax Flyknit 2018 Blanche Pas Cher , March 7 (Xinhua) -- Pet owners in Britain have been warned to take their pet dogs to get them micro-chipped -- or face a tough fine.
From April 6, it will be compulsory for owners to have their dogs micro-chipped or face a fine of up to 500 pounds (707 U.S. dollars).
Every year, over 102,000 dogs are picked up from British streets after straying or been stolen Chaussures Homme Nike Vapormax Flyknit 2018 Rouge Pas Cher , but officials believe many will have a greater chance of being returned home with the new microchip law.
"With a painlessly implanted microchip, details are kept on a national database. It means if one of Britain's 8.5 million dogs take themselves for walks, we can quickly find out where they've come from and reunite them with their families," said a spokesman for Defra Chaussures Homme Nike Vapormax Bleu Noir Pas Cher , the Department for Environment, Farming and Rural Affairs.
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It is expected that local authorities and charities will save at least 47 million U.S. dollars by not having to provide kennels and food for as many dogs once the scheme goes live in April.
Animal Welfare Minister George Eustice said Monday: "We are a nation of dog lovers and we want to make sure they stay safe. Micro-chipping our dogs will not only reunite people with their lost or stolen pets, but also help to tackle the growing problem of strays roaming the streets and relieve the burden placed on animal charities and local authorities."
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