I saw this item regarding Bulldogs on the ITN news yesterday.
In the light of the programme last year about Kennel Club breed standards, Pedigree Dogs Exposed, I thought this was quite an interesting development – what do you think?
First of all, a rather belated happy new year to you all. Hope you had a lovely festive season and haven’t broken all your new year’s resolutions just yet!
As some of you may know, the police are no longer responsible for stray dogs and this now falls under the jurisdiction of the local Councils. Grove Lodge is now the central point for stray dogs for Worthing Borough Council and Adur District Council, as we are the only practice open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Sadly, the majority of dogs who are brought in to us as strays do not have collars or microchips and therefore it is impossible for us to trace the owner, relying on owners contacting us in the search for their dog.
Did you know it is the law that your dog must wear a collar and tag with contact details? We were discussing this issue recently and it transpires that in Sweden it is the law that all dogs have to be microchipped. Do you think this should be the case in the UK? Let me know your thoughts at abigail@grovelodgevets.co.uk
Our charge for microchipping is a very affordable £16.50. If you compare this to the Council release fee of £46 (increasing by £12 for each day your dog is in the holding kennels), not to mention the distress and worry caused by losing your dog, it seems a very small price to pay. Bear in mind too that you only have 7 days in which to trace your dog before they are put up for rehoming.
Our first special offer of the year is a free half hour consultation with our behaviourist, Jo Raine, to prepare your pet for this year’s firework season.
Jo will spend time with you and your pet discussing ways to alleviate your pet’s firework phobia.
This consultation would normally cost you £25 so hurry and book your bargain appointment now by calling the main Hospital on 01903 234866.