Dogs Trust, The Gateshead Housing Company and Gateshead Council held a responsible dog owner dog ownership event offering local pooches free microchipping and health checks.
The law has recently changed, and owners now must have their pet microchipped to enable dogs to be traced and to deter thefts.
The event, held at The Salvation Army on Sunderland Road, was a big success with lots of local residents bringing along their four-legged friends.
Experts from the PDSA were on hand to give advice on local veterinary services, and Gateshead Council's Dog Control Team gave "pointers" on how to be responsible dog owners, and advised on the penalties for failing to do so.
Vets performed free microchipping, chip checking and health checks. Attendees were offered free goodies including poop scoop bags - and supporting vet Blythman and Partners offered discounts on getting your pet neutered.
Rebecca Weightman, Estate Officer for The Gateshead Housing Company, said: "We were so lucky to secure the support of Dogs Trust, the RSPCA and the PDSA.
"I'm thrilled that we could help our residents keep their canine friends safe, healthy and happy."