Dog owners have been issued a £2,000 warning over their pet's collars - even if the animals are microchipped.
All dogs must wear collar with the owner's name and address on it when walking in a public place. Adding a mobile phone number to the tag is still optional.
People who walk their dogs without the correct information on their pet's collar can be hit with a £2,000 fine, Birmingham Live reports.
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A statement from the Blue Cross reads: "Even if your dog is microchipped, they still need to wear a collar or tag. Exemptions apply for some working dogs. We recommend you add your mobile number so you can be contacted at any time in case your dog goes missing."
The Blue Cross statement adds: "Puppies must be microchipped before they go to their new homes, with the breeder being the first registered keeper. They are breaking the law if they do not register the puppy by the time they are eight-weeks-old.
"Breeders should also pass on correct microchip paperwork to the new owner when the puppy goes home. The law applies to dogs and puppies over the age of eight weeks. Exemptions are available if a vet believes there is a valid health reason not to microchip a dog.
"The vet must issue the owner with a certificate of exemption in this instance. Owners are required to keep their pets’ details up to date, for example if they move house. If you rehome your dog to someone else, you must give the new owner the correct microchip registration paperwork so that they can contact the database and register as the dog’s new owner."
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