Dogs in Shenzhen Without an Implanted Microchip Are Considered Unlicensed: A Detailed Guide to the Application Process
Keeping a dog seems to have become the choice of most people nowadays; besides companionship, it also brings a lot of joy. But recentlyShenzhen has ruled: dogs without an implanted microchip are considered unlicensed dog-keeping! What exactly is going on? How do you apply?
1. Dogs in Shenzhen without an implanted microchip are regarded as unlicensed dog-keeping! What exactly is going on?
1. The situation
On July 26, the “Civilized Dog-Keeping · Chips Connect Hearts” dog microchip implantation community event was held at Jingmi Community Park in Futian District. According to the “Shenzhen Dog Electronic Tag Implantation Management Regulations (Trial),” starting in October, dogs that have not been injected with a microchip will be regarded as unlicensed dog-keeping.
2. The specifics
The Shenzhen dog microchip records a string of 15-digit international unique numeric codes; authorized personnel read the microchip code through professional equipment and, by connecting to the competent department's system backend, can obtain information such as the dog owner's name, contact information, dog's name, and dog breed. The microchip is valid for more than 15 years. Through the dog microchip, the identity of the dog's owner can be proven, helping citizens find lost dogs as quickly as possible; effectively eliminating the abandonment of dogs; and preparing for bringing dogs across borders, etc.
2. How do you apply for a dog-keeping license?
1. Obtaining the certificate
Take the dog to apply for a dog health and immunization certificate;
2. Materials
Prepare the relevant materials and go to the police station to submit an application; after the application is approved, take the dog to have an identity microchip implanted;
3. Microchip implantation
Take the proof of microchip implantation back to the police station, and after a short wait you can collect the dog license.
Of course, different cities handle dog-keeping license applications differently, so the processing and the submission of materials also differ; for specifics, you can consult the police station and other relevant departments.
In addition, for dogs kept by work units, the processing is also different; for example, Shanghai:
1. Shanghai dog registration application and approval form (requires the dog's rabies immunization certificate)
2. The work unit's organization code certificate
3. Identity proof of the work unit's legal representative
4. Dog-keeping safety management system
5. Identity proof of the dedicated personnel who care for the dogs
6. Proof of the premises where the work unit keeps the dogs
7. The dog's rabies immunization certificate
The above is all the content about dogs in Shenzhen without an implanted microchip being regarded as unlicensed dog-keeping. If you keep a dog at home but have not obtained a dog license, please go to the relevant processing point to apply for a dog-keeping license.