Warning to check pet microchip details or face fine
'Costly reminder'
Last week she was found guilty at Salisbury Magistrates Court of failing to comply with the notice and was fined £220, the Local Democracy Reporting Service said.Costs of £539.59 awarded to Wiltshire Council, along with a victim surcharge of £88, brought the total in fines to £847.59.It became compulsory for all dogs to be microchipped in April 2016, and for cats in 2023.Councillor Paul Sample of Wiltshire Council said: "Microchipping a cat or dog is a permanent way of identifying your pet if they get lost or stolen. "If your pet goes missing, our officers can scan the microchip and get them home safely."Hopefully, this outcome will act as a costly reminder to all dog or cat owners to ensure that their pet is microchipped and that details on the chip are up-to-date. "We will not hesitate to prosecute those who fail to comply."
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