Microchipping

Microchipping is a simple procedure in which a microchip about the size of a grain of rice is inserted into the dog’s scruff.

Under the Dog Control Act 1996, all dogs registered for the first time on or after July 1, 2006 and all dogs classified on or after December 1, 2003, must be microchipped. A microchip contains a number that belongs only to your dog, enabling secure and reliable life-long identification.

If a microchipped dog gets lost and picked up by a dog control officer, or injured and taken to a vet, the microchip can be scanned and Council can then check its number on the national dog database to enable a quick reunion with its owner.

The Animal Services team (03) 211 1777 can assist with this, or contact your local vet.