Microchipping Dogs Is Now Mandatory in the UK

As of April 6th, 2016 it is mandatory to microchip all dogs in the UK (United Kingdom; England, Scotland, and Wales).  Ireland has also adopted mandatory microchipping.  Could the U.S. be far behind in enacting similar legislation?



Puppies in the UK must now be microchipped by 12 weeks of age

This legislation was spearheaded by the Microchipping Alliance, which includes the BVA (British