NICK SHOWS
HIS SUPPORT FOR NATIONAL MICROCHIPPING MONTH
NATIONAL
Assembly Member for Monmouth Nick Ramsay teamed up with the Kennel Club and Petlog
this week to urge all pet owners to have their animals microchipped as part of
National Microchipping Month 2010, which takes place throughout June.
National
Microchipping Month aims to encourage and promote responsible pet ownership
through microchipping as the preferred method of permanent pet identification.
To
support the campaign, Nick met with representatives from the Kennel Club to
talk about the importance of microchipping. He was also presented with a large
cheque, displaying the astonishing £419,564 that Welsh local authorities could save each year on kennelling
costs if dogs were microchipped and could be returned home more easily.
Speaking
at the event, Nick commented: "Microchipping is a huge part of being a
responsible dog owner. Not only can it mean the difference between being
reunited with a lost pet or never seeing them again, but it could also save our
local authority hundreds of thousands of pounds each year. I therefore urge
both vets and pet owners to spread the word of just how
vital microchipping is."
Caroline
Kisko, the Kennel Club's Communications Director, said: "The importance of having your
beloved pet microchipped cannot be underestimated, and throughout June we aim
to show more people than ever just how quick and easy the process is. We are
grateful to X for helping to highlight the importance of responsible pet
ownership and microchipping as the preferred method of identification."
Petlog
will be running further events throughout June to promote National
Microchipping Month - to find out more information or to get involved visit www.nationalmicrochippingmonth.org.uk
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