Microchipping - Pet post

Microchipping

On the 1st July 2006 the Dog Control Amendment Act 2006 became law in New Zealand.
This means that from this date the following dogs must be microchipped:

- all puppies
- dogs that have not been registered before
- unregistered dogs that are impounded
- registered dogs that are impounded twice after 1st July 2006
- dogs classified as dangerous or menacing by the local council

Commonly asked Questions

Who does the microchipping?
Your Vet can implant a microchip and give you the chip details, which you can then take to your council when you register your dog. These details will go onto The Government National Dog Database. This is available to Dog Control Officers, SPCA and Vets. In some areas, your dog control officer can also implant a microchip.

What about farm dogs and guide dogs? Do they need to register?

Working dogs are exempt. People with guide dogs usually have it done as there is alot of time and money invested in the dogs training and development.

Do microchips transmit a signal if my dog is lost?
No, this a common misconception. The chip is inert and will show details when scanned, but does not transmit anything. Your vet can also register your dogs details on the Australasian database, which is a private database used by vets to keep information on microchipped animals. If your cat or dog is found this is the database that would most likely be used as it can be accessed 24 hours a day,7 days a week.

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