Er bod gan berchnogion cŵn eisoes ddyletswydd gofal yn sgil y Ddeddf Lles Anifeiliaid, mae hi’n gynyddol bwysig sicrhau bod modd cysylltu perchnogion â’u cŵn. Gall hi fod yn anodd iawn sicrhau bod y ddyletswydd honno’n cael ei chyflawni heb ddull o adnabod perchnogion cŵn. Bydd microsglodion yn ffurfioli ymhellach y berthynas rhwng perchennog â’i gi, gan sicrhau bod perchnogion yn fwy atebol am anghenion lles eu hanifeiliaid.
Whilst dog owners already have a duty of care under the Animal Welfare Act, it is increasingly important to be able to have a method of tracing a pet dog to its owner. Without this it can be very difficult to ensure that duty is being met. Microchipping formalises the relationship between an owner and pet by promoting the owner’s level of accountability for his or her animal’s welfare needs.