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The nil response to an FOI asking for the number of dogs seized by the CNC
From today (6 April 2016) it will be compulsory for owners to ensure their dog is microchipped.
Dog owners reminded to keep details up to date on the 1st anniversary of microchipping law.
The government and animal welfare charities urge pet owners to microchip their cats and dogs this New Year.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Third-party puppy sales banned in England from Monday 6 April
New 'Lucy's Law' legislation laid in Parliament to end puppy and kitten farming.
Each year more than 100,000 dogs are dumped or lost at a cost of £57 million to the taxpayer and welfare charities.
An RAF dentist in Afghanistan has successfully operated on a military working dog at Kandahar Air Field.
Tyke’s journey from dogs’ home to dog's life with Border Force has led him to the national stage at the British Animal Honours 2013.
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