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That is just plain wrong. How can anyone justify such a practice. Yes, it does need national attention. Those SOBs should be put down as well.
 
All I can say is that someone would be hurtin real bad right about now.
 
This appears to be a fairly rural area. I could see where a dog could get "lost" in a big city with the recovery of thousands of dogs a day. But it sounds like somebody needs to lose their job if it was intentional, or procedures need to change if it was accidental.
 
I live about an hour away and have been following the story. Rumors are flying now that the dog was sold and not put down. Just rumors though.

That woman (Lane Reno is a woman) will have to move to another city. Im sure she already has police protection & will not be at work anytime soon.

If it were my dog.........I'd introduce her the business end of a 9mm. After she shiet herself, I'd strongly suggest she pack up & move on. We would not have to worry about her ever sleeping in the state again. Unless of course she was "dirt nappin".
 
Isn't there anyone in government that's following the law?

Damn white house sure isn't.

Osama just put up a supreme court nominee who said she won't follow the law if it conflict with her "life experiences."

State government isn't

Even the fecking dog catcher isn't.
 
fc3 said:
Isn't there anyone in government that's following the law?

Damn white house sure isn't.

Osama just put up a supreme court nominee who said she won't follow the law if it conflict with her "life experiences."

State government isn't

Even the fecking dog catcher isn't.
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Let's see how far you get if you don't... :smt021
 
Oh - this wouldn't be a good thing. Dogs in general are just fantastic and Boxers have a special place! This place needs new leadership - maybe one with a brain this time.:wow:
 
it amazes me how the most stretch of a thread blames the WH and the FEDs for the ills in our society!
 
That would make me want to hurt someone, that is horrible. Some years back we had a dog catcher that was going into fenced in yards, taking dogs and then selling those dogs. My daughters husband happened to be at our house one day while we were at work and caught him coming in our yard, we had a siberian huskey, papers and all, needless to say he did not come around our house anymore, son in law turned him in and he went to jail for stealing. He is probably lucky that son in law didn't lead ball him.
 
This might have been prevented if the dog was microchipped. I work for a company that promotes microchipping, but I don't want to use this as an opportunity to promote our product, so I won't give the name. It is a standard practice for a shelter to scan all dogs and cats for a microchip, if they find one, the shelter will call various recovery companies to find the registered owner, if they do not find a microchip, they have various policies on how they handle the animal. Most animals will be euthanized after a few days, 30 minutes is unheard of.
 
Vince - Not trying to shoot you down but ... your post is great in theory but lacks in the reality department. Im not sure where "It is standard practice for a shelter to scan all dogs & cats for a microchip" but it sure isn't here in the south. Shelters are so overwhelmed here that most small cities sub contract out the county or even neighboring counties shelters. Again great theory, If I thought it would help I'd have my dog chipped right away. I'm betting heavy that Walker County (where this case is) dosent scan. Probably in part because the associated costs.
 
mwph said:
Vince - Not trying to shoot you down but ... your post is great in theory but lacks in the reality department. Im not sure where "It is standard practice for a shelter to scan all dogs & cats for a microchip" but it sure isn't here in the south. Shelters are so overwhelmed here that most small cities sub contract out the county or even neighboring counties shelters. Again great theory, If I thought it would help I'd have my dog chipped right away. I'm betting heavy that Walker County (where this case is) dosent scan. Probably in part because the associated costs.
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I don't know if any of you have ever visited Walker County. Alabama but would have serious doubts that they would even know what a microchip is much less have the equipment to scan for one. This is a very rural area bi-sected by US Highway 78 as it makes it's way from Birmingham to Memphis. Jasper is the county seat and home to George Linsey who portrayed the character "Goober" on The Andy Griffith Show in the '60's. There isn't a lot going on there except for Lewis Smith Lake and Neelhams (sp) Marine which is a very good Thunderbird Formula dealer.

I worked there many years ago in the town of Sumiton and often referred to the area as "the land that time forgot". Most of the people there are good southern God fearing folks who are kind and compassionate and will not stand for this to go without sanction. The locals will handle this issue effectively in their own way.:thumbsup:
 
mwph said:
Vince - Not trying to shoot you down but ... your post is great in theory but lacks in the reality department. Im not sure where "It is standard practice for a shelter to scan all dogs & cats for a microchip" but it sure isn't here in the south. Shelters are so overwhelmed here that most small cities sub contract out the county or even neighboring counties shelters. Again great theory, If I thought it would help I'd have my dog chipped right away. I'm betting heavy that Walker County (where this case is) dosent scan. Probably in part because the associated costs.
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Again, I am not trying to promote anything, but I do want to keep the discussion factual.

I understand that economics play a role and poor rural areas may not have all of the equipment that they need. Walker County Humane Society is not one of our customers, so I can't comment on what equipment they have. However, I do stand by my statement that most shelters have scanners.

The comment below comes from the FAQ's on our website. The wording and facts listed have been reviewed by our legal department, so I will assume it is valid. I do know that our company distrubuted well over 10,000 scanners last year and one of our competitors claims to have distributed over 20,000. The scanners are out there, it is up to the shelters to keep them working and to use them.


What if my pet is turned in at a shelter that isn't equipped with a scanner?

Virtually all veterinarians and shelters (over 50,000 nationally) are equipped to scan your pet should he become lost.
 
I got my dog chipped after I picked her up from an overnight stay in a shelter. Those places are hell holes. she was scheduled to be put down in 3 days. She had all of her tags on, someone took them off. I had no idea what shelter she was at so I had to personally drive to 4 shelters. She ended up at one 50 miles away. I wonder if any dog thefts have been caught due to chips.
 
promocop said:
it amazes me how the most stretch of a thread blames the WH and the FEDs for the ills in our society!
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That tortured syntax amazes me.
 
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