Thank you for contacting me about compulsory microchip scanning of dogs by vets and Tuk’s Law.
I was very sorry to hear about the death of this young rescue dog. I appreciate that this must have been distressing for Tuk’s keeper.
Ministers agree with the British Veterinary Association (BVA) that it is good practise for vets to scan dogs presented to them in order to check details of their owner. With approximately 90 per cent of dogs estimated to be microchipped, it is second nature for many vets to perform a scan, particularly for a first-time visit. Indeed, this is widely practised throughout the UK.
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