Dog licence 'could ease pet insurance burden'
3rd September 2010
Dog licences costing £21.50 could raise millions of pounds for animal welfare and ease the burden on owners who rely entirely on pet insurance to keep their animals safe, a charity has claimed.
Research by the RSPCA suggested that the scheme, under which pets would be fitted with a microchip, could raise £107.4 million even if only half of the nation's dog owners complied.
It said the money could be used to establish a dog health and welfare strategy which would work to tackle issue such as strays, treatment for bites and canine diseases.
While a spokesman claimed the licence was cheap at around £20 or £30 a year, dog owners already pressed hard by expensive pet insurance premiums may be wondering how they could afford the extra expense.
The RSPCA believes money could be saved by offering discounts to older people and those with guide dogs and neutered animals.
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