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Originally Posted by BabyGirl Rosie  I don't think having a pup without a micro chip is a cardinal sin. Some people who find a dog won't check for a chip anyway. However I do think it is a good idea as a way of finding owners. If everyone would really check it. But we all know that some will just keep the dog and never bother to check. |
After checking animal control laws in Illinois, it looks like microchipping is the law here, at least in Champaign Country. If a dog is turned in to Animal Control and the owner shows up to claim it, microchipping is mandatory in order to get your dog back.