Mark and Alfie ‘Chip In’ Support for Dog Policy
Mark Griffin MSP has welcomed the announcement from the Scottish Government to introduce compulsory micro-chipping of dogs.
Mr Griffin, a supporter of micro-chipping, took his new dog Alfie along to Westfield Community Centre on Monday to get him chipped by Dogs Trust.
The event was a great success, with local residents encouraged to bring their four legged friends along to take advantage of the free micro-chipping service on offer. A whopping 94 local dogs were chipped on the day while Dogs Trust representatives were also on hand to offer advice and answer any general queries about responsible dog ownership, reminding dog owners of the importance of keeping their dog’s microchip database details up to date.
Mark said:
“I have long supported the introduction of compulsory micro-chipping, and I am pleased that the Scottish Government is now going to take action in this area.
“There are clear benefits from micro-chipping; from helping return dogs to their owners, tackling theft, and easing the burden of stray dogs on councils and animal charities like Dogs Trust and the SSPCA.
“Dogs Trust does excellent work, including traveling across the country to educate and offer assistance to dog owners. I was delighted so many local people took the opportunity to seek advice and get their dogs chipped on Monday and I encourage other dog owners to do the same.”
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