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WATTLE Range Council is reminding local pet owners of their responsibility to keep dog ownership records up to date, following a recent increase in incomplete microchip information.<\/p>\n

Last financial year, over 3,300 dogs and 350 cats were registered in the Wattle Range Council area.<\/p>\n

Encouragingly, 95% of those dogs were microchipped, and 56% desexed\u2014a positive sign of responsible pet ownership across the region.<\/p>\n

However, Council has noticed a concerning trend: a rise in dogs with outdated microchip details, particularly when ownership changes hands.<\/p>\n

In many cases, the original breeder or previous owner’s contact details remain linked to the animal.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf details are not kept up to date, it can be very difficult to reunite wandering dogs to the correct owner,” said Wattle Range Council Chief Executive Officer, Ben Gower.<\/p>\n

“We encourage anyone buying, selling, or rehoming a dog to update the pet\u2019s details through the Government of South Australia\u2019s Dogs and Cats Online website as soon as possible.”<\/p>\n

\u201cAdditionally, if your dog passes away it is important update Dogs and Cats Online or advise Council so we can update your details.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe don\u2019t want people being charged a registration fee if they no longer own the dog, or it has passed away\u201d Mr Gower added.<\/p>\n

Council also reminds the community that anyone buying or selling dogs must be a registered breeder with Dogs and Cats Online and must comply with current legislation and animal welfare guidelines.<\/p>\n

For more information, please call our friendly staff at the Council or visit Dogs and Cats Online at dogsandcatsonline.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

WATTLE Range Council is reminding local pet owners of their responsibility to keep dog ownership records up to date, following a recent increase in incomplete microchip information. Last financial year, over 3,300 dogs and 350 cats were registered in the Wattle Range Council area. Encouragingly, 95% of those dogs were microchipped, and 56% desexed\u2014a positive […]<\/p>\n

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