Microchipping

Microchip For Life! - From 1 May 2007, all cats and dogs registered with Council for the first time must be microchipped prior to registration. Microchipping can help identify your pet quickly if it is lost and ends up in the Council Pound or injured and at a Vet Clinic.

What is a Microchip?

A microchip is approximately the same size as a small grain of rice. It is a safe and easy form of permanent identification for your pets.

The microchip contains a unique identification number which will identify the pets owner through a central registry.It is important that pet owners keep their contact details up to date including telephone numbers with the microchip registry.

How is Microchipping performed?

A microchip is simply and easily injected beneath the skin by a veterinarian, just like a vaccination. The process is completed in seconds, does not require an anaesthetic and the chip stays with your pet for its lifetime.

Benefits

• Inexpensive - for a minimal once off cost your pet is protected for life
• Microchips may assist in the recovery of your pet from anywhere in Australia, 24 hours a day, seven days a week

Contact Us

For further information contact the Local Laws Unit on 1300 322 322.