We thought it would be interesting to share the current situation with found dogs and microchipping so that there is some understanding as to what Dog Wardens and shelters are up against when trying to reunite dogs and see how this changes over the coming months.

Example: West Lancs area

During May there were 7 dogs seized by the wardens

Out of these 7 dogs, 5 were microchipped.

Of the 5 microchipped dogs, 3 had up to date owner information registered.

This means that less than half of the dogs seized were ‘legal’ 

During May there were 10 ’21 day notice’ letters issued on behalf of Wigan Council to owners of dogs that are incorrectly registered.

All 10 of these have exceeded 21 days and have been followed up.

ONLY 3 HAD BEEN UPDATED and the rest seemingly ignored, leaving the owners liable to large fines. It is a pity that people are still not taking the law seriously.

The microchipping databases will charge between £5.00 and £18.00 to update your details, which in most cases you will only ever pay once, even if you change address several times after. The fine for not updating details can be up to £500.00. It really is a no-brainer!

If your dog is not microchipped yet do not panic but it is the LAW so take       action now and take them to your vet or have it done here for £12.50.             We can also advise on updating microchips, please feel free to call.

We’d like to say a massive thank you to Doris Banham Rescue for taking two of our elderly residents on.

Tango had been with us for quite a long time! Unfortunately we’ve not been able to find a forever home for Tango so Doris Banham rescue kindly offered her a place.

Leah leaving with Sandra from Doris Banham Rescue

Leah had been brought in by the West Lancs Dog Wardens she was ID Chipped but unfortunately we were unable to contact the registered owner so again Doris Banham Rescue kindly offered her a place. 

Once again we would like to say a massive thank you to Doris Banham Rescue for taking Tango and Leah on and we’ll look to staying in touch with them and seeing their progress.

We would like to say another massive thank you to Mane ‘N’ Tails for taking these two guys on.

Unfortunately the Shar-pei wasn’t ID chipped and no one has come forward to claim him.

As for Broadie (American Bulldog), she was ID chipped but the chip details weren’t up to date and no one has stepped up to claim her. Mane ‘N’ Tails will now look to find these two their perfect forever homes.

Once again we want to say thank you to Mane ‘N’ Tails and we really appreciate your help. We shall look forward to seeing their progress!

We would like to say a huge thanks to Greyhound Gap for taking on Shandy. Shandy was brought into us via the St Helens dog wardens on June 6th. She is ID chipped but unfortunately her details weren’t up to date and no one came forward to claim her. Greyhound Gap kindly offered to take her on and will look to find her the perfect forever home. We shall look forward to keeping an eye on Shandy’s progress!

Throughout the Bank Holiday weekend (Saturday, Sunday and Monday) we will be open as follows:

Reception will be open from 9.00am until 5.00pm

The kennels will be open for viewing from 11.30am until 5.00pm

Thank you.

We thought it would be interesting to share the current situation with found dogs and microchips so that there is some understanding as to what Dog Wardens and shelters are up against and see how this changes over the coming months.

Example: West Lancs area

April was very quiet and there were only 5 dogs seized by the wardens (and 2 of them were the same dog!).

So out of (effectively) 4 dogs, 3 were microchipped.

Of the 3 microchipped dogs, 2 had up to date owner information registered.

It seems the message hasn’t got through quite yet but we are always hopeful!

It is also disappointing that since the change in law there have been 11 ’21 day notice’ letters issued on behalf of Wigan Council to owners of dogs that are incorrectly registered.

6 of these have exceeded 21 days and have been followed up.

3 have been ignored, leaving the owners liable to large fines.

If your dog is not microchipped yet do not panic but it is the LAW so take       action now and take them to your vet or have it done here for £12.50.             We can also advise on updating microchips, please feel free to call.

We are pleased to say that The Vets will very soon be offering a pay monthly Healthcare Plan to help you save money on your preventive care.

Further details will follow when the plan becomes available.

The kennel work is finished for now so all adoption blocks will be fully open for viewing again from today.

Thank you for your patience.