Registration Comes Knocking

Updating Pet Micro-chip Details: PIA’s Urgent Reminder

Pet Insurance Australia (PIA) urges all Australians to update their pet’s micro-chip details and ensure proper registration with their local council.

Council Vigilance on Registration

Recent inspections by councils, like Noosa in Queensland, aim to uncover unregistered dogs. These inspections operate under the Animal Management (cats & dogs) Act 2008, enabling systematic checks, including door-to-door registrations.

Consequences of Non-Registration

Unregistered dog owners risk facing fines up to $227 due to proactive measures aimed at curbing rising numbers of unregistered dogs in specific areas.

Micro-chip Power

PIA highlights the life-saving significance of micro-chips, vital in reuniting lost pets across Australia.

Tragic Incident Highlights Need for Micro-chips

A recent British story of an un-micro-chipped cat unknowingly euthanized due to renal failure stresses the importance of micro-chipping.

Mandatory Micro-chipping Laws

Micro-chipping is mandatory for cats and dogs in ACT, NSW, QLD, VIC, and WA. TAS requires it only for dogs. While not mandatory in SA and NT, animal protection agencies and PIA advocate micro-chipping to prevent heartache.

Human Responsibility in Micro-chip Maintenance

Maintaining accurate and up-to-date information in micro-chips remains crucial for pets’ safety.

Yearly Check-Up: Ensuring Compliance

PIA urges Australians to make annual checks to update their pet’s micro-chip and registration details, emphasizing the importance of this routine.

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Nadia Crighton – nadia@petinsuranceaustralia.com.au

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