Melburnians James and Vindhya say they decided to become dog parents when their life conditions allowed to offer their pet the time and space it needed. Photo: Supplied

Especially if your residence doesn’t have outdoors spaces, make sure your dog doesn’t spend too much time alone or inactive during their day. Credit: Fly View Productions/Getty Images

Microchipping involves “a tiny chip the size of a grain of rice inserted in the neck or shoulders area of the dog or cat”, explains Tara Ward from the Animal Defenders Office. Credit: FatCamera/Getty Images
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