{"id":4397,"date":"2022-07-04T11:14:50","date_gmt":"2022-07-04T11:14:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-microchip-prove-ownership-dog-uk\/"},"modified":"2022-07-06T09:42:10","modified_gmt":"2022-07-06T09:42:10","slug":"does-microchip-prove-ownership-dog-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-microchip-prove-ownership-dog-uk\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Microchip prove ownership Dog UK?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-microchip-prove-ownership-dog-uk\/#Does_Microchip_prove_ownership_Dog_UK\" title=\"Does Microchip prove ownership Dog UK?\">Does Microchip prove ownership Dog UK?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-microchip-prove-ownership-dog-uk\/#How_do_I_prove_ownership_of_my_dog_UK\" title=\"How do I prove ownership of my dog UK?\">How do I prove ownership of my dog UK?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-microchip-prove-ownership-dog-uk\/#Does_Microchip_prove_ownership_dog\" title=\"Does Microchip prove ownership dog?\">Does Microchip prove ownership dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-microchip-prove-ownership-dog-uk\/#What_information_is_held_on_a_dogs_microchip\" title=\"What information is held on a dogs microchip?\">What information is held on a dogs microchip?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-microchip-prove-ownership-dog-uk\/#What_happens_if_you_find_a_dog_with_a_chip\" title=\"What happens if you find a dog with a chip?\">What happens if you find a dog with a chip?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-microchip-prove-ownership-dog-uk\/#What_proves_ownership_of_a_dog\" title=\"What proves ownership of a dog?\">What proves ownership of a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-microchip-prove-ownership-dog-uk\/#What_constitutes_legal_ownership_of_a_dog\" title=\"What constitutes legal ownership of a dog?\">What constitutes legal ownership of a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-microchip-prove-ownership-dog-uk\/#Who_keeps_dog_in_breakup\" title=\"Who keeps dog in breakup?\">Who keeps dog in breakup?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-microchip-prove-ownership-dog-uk\/#Do_puppies_need_to_be_microchipped_before_being_sold\" title=\"Do puppies need to be microchipped before being sold?\">Do puppies need to be microchipped before being sold?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-microchip-prove-ownership-dog-uk\/#Can_a_micro_chip_be_removed\" title=\"Can a micro chip be removed?\">Can a micro chip be removed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-microchip-prove-ownership-dog-uk\/#How_do_you_change_ownership_of_a_microchipped_dog_UK\" title=\"How do you change ownership of a microchipped dog UK?\">How do you change ownership of a microchipped dog UK?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-microchip-prove-ownership-dog-uk\/#How_do_you_change_ownership_of_a_microchipped_dog\" title=\"How do you change ownership of a microchipped dog?\">How do you change ownership of a microchipped dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-microchip-prove-ownership-dog-uk\/#Do_puppies_need_to_be_vaccinated_before_sold\" title=\"Do puppies need to be vaccinated before sold?\">Do puppies need to be vaccinated before sold?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-microchip-prove-ownership-dog-uk\/#What_happens_if_you_dont_know_your_dogs_microchip_number\" title=\"What happens if you don\u2019t know your dog\u2019s microchip number?\">What happens if you don\u2019t know your dog\u2019s microchip number?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-microchip-prove-ownership-dog-uk\/#Is_there_an_app_to_track_your_pets_microchip\" title=\"Is there an app to track your pet\u2019s microchip?\">Is there an app to track your pet\u2019s microchip?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-microchip-prove-ownership-dog-uk\/#How_long_does_a_microchip_last_in_a_dog\" title=\"How long does a microchip last in a dog?\">How long does a microchip last in a dog?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Microchip_prove_ownership_Dog_UK\"><\/span>Does Microchip prove ownership Dog UK?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Since 6 April 2016, all dogs in England, Scotland and Wales must be microchipped.\u00a0 If you rehome your dog to someone else, you must give the new owner the correct microchip registration paperwork so that they can contact the database and register as the dog\u2019s new owner.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-i-prove-ownership-of-my-dog-uk\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_prove_ownership_of_my_dog_UK\"><\/span>How do I prove ownership of my dog UK?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Proof of ownership of a dog will vary from family to family but can include such matters as evidence of a purchase, registration with the Kennel Club, evidence that the dog in question is micro-chipped with the micro-chip registered to the family, veterinary records, insurance etc.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"does-microchip-prove-ownership-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Microchip_prove_ownership_dog\"><\/span>Does Microchip prove ownership dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>! Microchip registration does not determine ownership of an animal.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-133901\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Does-Microchip-prove-ownership-dog.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Does-Microchip-prove-ownership-dog.jpg 450w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Does-Microchip-prove-ownership-dog-300x187.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-information-is-held-on-a-dogs-microchip\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_information_is_held_on_a_dogs_microchip\"><\/span>What information is held on a dogs microchip?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your dog\u2019s microchip is given a number, which will show up whenever your dog is scanned. The professional who microchips your dog will also take your contact details. These details are kept alongside the microchip number on a database, so that your dog can be returned to you if it\u2019s lost or stolen.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FgjvOMZW74Y\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-happens-if-you-find-a-dog-with-a-chip\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_you_find_a_dog_with_a_chip\"><\/span>What happens if you find a dog with a chip?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While it\u2019s hard to wait for news about your lost pet, microchips must be scanned in order for you to be reunited with your pet. If your pet is taken to a vet or shelter, they will scan the pet to see if it has a microchip. They will then be able to look up your contact information and notify you of your lost pet.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-proves-ownership-of-a-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_proves_ownership_of_a_dog\"><\/span>What proves ownership of a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In determining proof of ownership, a judge will consider the following: Registration and license: The most likely document to be recognized by the court is the initial registration required for the majority of household pets.\u00a0 Veterinary records: The court may also consider veterinary medical records.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-constitutes-legal-ownership-of-a-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_constitutes_legal_ownership_of_a_dog\"><\/span>What constitutes legal ownership of a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yet, in the eyes of the law, pets are considered property. Someone who has been emotionally invested in their dog might face heartbreak if they weren\u2019t the one who signed the registration form(s) or took them to the vet. While you may consider your pet an actual member of the family, they\u2019re still considered property.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Z0_S1HjgH0g\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"who-keeps-dog-in-breakup\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_keeps_dog_in_breakup\"><\/span>Who keeps dog in breakup?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the event of a simple breakup, the person who bought the dog usually gets to keep possession. The exception is when the dog was bought as a clear gift to the other partner. In that case, the dog may belong to the recipient.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BWVn7FPdyE0\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"do-puppies-need-to-be-microchipped-before\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_puppies_need_to_be_microchipped_before_being_sold\"><\/span>Do puppies need to be microchipped before being sold?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>All dog breeders are responsible for ensuring puppies are microchipped before selling them. Puppies cannot be sold until they are eight-weeks-old and must be microchipped at the point of sale. If you\u2019re buying a puppy make sure it\u2019s microchipped before taking them home.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-a-micro-chip-be-removed\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_micro_chip_be_removed\"><\/span>Can a micro chip be removed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Damaged? Microchips are tiny, internal and durable, making them nearly impossible to damage or remove. They are designed to last and function during any circumstances. In very rare cases, severe trauma to the pet can damage the pet\u2019s microchip or your pet\u2019s body may reject the microchip after implanted.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-change-ownership-of-a-microchipped\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_change_ownership_of_a_microchipped_dog_UK\"><\/span>How do you change ownership of a microchipped dog UK?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-133902\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-do-you-change-ownership-of-a-microchipped-dog-UK.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"660\" height=\"462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-do-you-change-ownership-of-a-microchipped-dog-UK.jpg 660w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-do-you-change-ownership-of-a-microchipped-dog-UK-300x210.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>To transfer ownership of a pet that is currently registered to you, log in to your account. Then click on \u201cTransfer\u201d underneath the pet\u2019s name. The system will walk you through the steps of transferring the pet to a new owner\u2019s account.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-change-ownership-of-a-microchipped-2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_change_ownership_of_a_microchipped_dog\"><\/span>How do you change ownership of a microchipped dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A. If you are the new keeper of a pet, you can transfer the microchip into your details. You will need the pet\u2019s microchip number and exact date of birth to transfer the registration online. If you don\u2019t know the date of birth, you can ask the previous keeper to start the transfer from within their account.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xA7EYnmar2A\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"do-puppies-need-to-be-vaccinated-before-sold\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_puppies_need_to_be_vaccinated_before_sold\"><\/span>Do puppies need to be vaccinated before sold?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Do puppies need vaccines? Yes! While there\u2019s debate around this in the media, any qualified veterinary professional will tell you that puppies absolutely need to be vaccinated. They should be given an initial course of vaccines, and then booster injections throughout their lifespan to ensure they stay protected.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-happens-if-you-don-t-know-your-dog-s\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_you_dont_know_your_dogs_microchip_number\"><\/span>What happens if you don\u2019t know your dog\u2019s microchip number?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What if I don\u2019t know my pet\u2019s microchip number? Call the clinic or facility that implanted the microchip and they can look up the number in your pet\u2019s medical records. If you aren\u2019t sure where your pet was microchipped, or are not sure if you pet has a microchip, your local rescue, shelter or veterinarian can help.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lgrUmAIKJHs\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-there-an-app-to-track-your-pet-s-microchip\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_an_app_to_track_your_pets_microchip\"><\/span>Is there an app to track your pet\u2019s microchip?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So is there an app to check a microchip? Unfortunately, there is not a single app to download on your android or IOS to detect or scan a microchip. The reason is that microchips do not have a power source of their own and they simply store information.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-does-a-microchip-last-in-a-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_a_microchip_last_in_a_dog\"><\/span>How long does a microchip last in a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How long do microchips last? 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