Chelmsford vets urge cat and dog owners to microchip pets before...

LAWS requiring all dog owners in Essex to microchip their pets come into force at the end of this month with pet owners facing a fine of up to £500 if they fail to do so.

The law comes into force on April 6 and will require all dogs over eight-weeks-old to have a microchip implanted.

However, a Chelmsford Vets that recently ran an online campaign to find the owners of Bob the cat are urging cat owners to also chip their pets in an attempt to keep track of the more adventurous...