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The Council have a responsibility to collect stray dogs reported within the District.
During 1998 154 stray dogs were reported to the Council, 95 of which had no form of identification, 54 of those were reported lost and returned to their owners, the other 41 were taken to Wood Green Animal Shelter, this not only takes up valuable dog warden time, but also is very worrying for the owners when they cannot find their dogs.
To try and encourage responsible dog ownership, East Cambridgeshire District Council are promoting microchip identification of dogs.
The microchip is very small and carries its own unique number. It is painlessly implanted into the scruff of the dogs neck and the number is read off using a special scanner. With the simple completion of a registration form the dogs details, along with its unique number are placed on a central database held by the Kennel Club and the R. S.P.C.A.
The Council's dog warden is fully qualified to carry out microchipping. This service has been offered by the Council at a rate of £19.99 for sometime, however, for the first three months of 1999 the Council are providing the service at a reduced rate of £18.00.
It would also be useful if microchipping sessions could be organised in local village halls, so the dog warden can carry out microchipping locally for dog owners within the Parish. If this is not possible individual dog owners can make appointments with the dog warden when she is in the area.
I would be grateful if you could contact Veronica Avory, the dog warden, on ext 285, if it is possible to organise a time and date for microchipping to take place.
Yours sincerely
L. Knox
Team Leader (Domestic) Environmental Health
Customer Services Helpline: (01353) 665555 Ext 315
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