Why it’s important to microchip and register your pet
The Companion Animals Act 1998 requires pet owners to have their pets microchipped and lifetime registered.
This process will assist Council to return lost pets which may be found unattended or that have strayed from their owners property. Many are transferred to animal shelters because their owner can’t be contacted.
Microchipping and Lifetime Registration is a two step process that requires dog and cat owners to:
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Have their pet microchipped by the time they are 12 weeks of age by a vet or accredited implanter.
- Lifetime Register their pet by 6 months of age.
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