From October in Shenzhen, dogs without chip implantation will be regarded as unlicensed dogs

　　China News Service, Shenzhen, July 26 (Chen Wenzhu clan) Shenzhen "Civilized Dog Raising·Core Linking Heart" dog chip implantation activity was carried out on the 26th in Jingmi Community Park, Futian District, Shenzhen. According to the "Shenzhen Administrative Regulations on Dog Electronic Tag Implantation (Trial)", Shenzhen has set a warning period before the end of September to urge dog owners to actively inject electronic chips into dogs; starting from October, dogs without chip implantation will It is regarded as an unlicensed dog.

　　It is reported that Shenzhen will achieve full coverage of dog chip management before the end of 2020. Yu Xinyi, president of the Shenzhen Pet Medical Association, said when answering questions for residents at the event: “The implanted chip is as large as a grain of rice. It only needs to be injected under the skin on the upper right side of the dog’s neck and pressed for a few minutes. The surface of the dog chip used in Shenzhen is covered with materials that are compatible with the dog's physique, which is anti-slip and anti-damage, and has almost no impact on the dog's health."

The picture shows the staff inspecting the dogs. Photo by Cui Song

　　In addition, the dog chip can be used to prove the identity of the dog owner and help citizens retrieve the lost dog as soon as possible; effectively eliminate dog abandonment; prepare for entry and exit with dogs.

　　According to statistics, there are currently 220,000 dogs in Shenzhen. The Shenzhen dog chip records a string of 15-digit international unique digital codes. Authorized personnel can read the chip codes through professional equipment and connect to the system backstage of the competent department to obtain the owner’s name, contact information, dog name, dog breed and other information . The validity period of the chip is more than 15 years.

　　The reporter learned from the Shenzhen Urban Management and Comprehensive Law Enforcement Bureau that at present, Shenzhen Futian District, Longgang District, Longhua District, Luohu District, Dapeng New District, etc. have initially completed the procurement of dog chips, and signed the " Dog chip implantation commission service", other districts are expected to be completed around mid-August. (Finish)