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What
Happens to Lost Pets?
They
are returned to their families (Reclaimed)
We all like happy endings and hopefully more and more of our lost pets will end up back where they belong with their families.
The law says that you must register your dogs and cats with the local council.
All dogs and cats being registered for the first time must now be microchipped.
Registration and microchipping is really important if we want our pets returned.
They
find or are given a new home (Rehoused)
In most cases the pets have found their way to the
council pound or an animal welfare shelter. If the Council cannot find
the pet's owners they may allow other families to purchase the pets for
a small fee.
They
may be euthanased
The pound and animal welfare shelters try to find
the lost pet's family or find them a new family. If they cannot find their
home or a new family after eight days they may euthanase the pet. This
is very sad and a very good reason why we all need to learn how to be
responsible pet owners. The best way to make sure that this never happens
to your pet is to make sure it is registered and wearing its registration
tag. Having your pet microchipped is also a good idea, which can help
in its safe return.
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