posted by Twisterdog:
No offense, Cali ... but it's dog owners that blatantly disreagard the laws and rules that give all dog owners a bad name. Please reconsider, and follow the rules. You hurt all dogs and all dog owners when you break laws and rules. >>>>

Ditto, I also agree with your post.
If your dog is spayed/neutered the fees
are reasonable.
More and more areas are off limits, more laws are
being put in place, because of pet owners breaking the law.

As for micro chipping.
I guess it depends where you live.
Since I live in the City all the shelters I believe are
equiped with a scanner as well as many vet offices.
I also like tatooing, though I am not sure if the
dog does. (and of course the collar/id tag)
I guess the more ID your dogs has the better.