Category: human-animal bond

Lost, Microchipped Pets – Emphasis on LOST

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In theory, microchipping your pet is an excellent way to help get him back home should he ever get lost.  In reality, microchips are useless if the organization taking in lost pets doesn't scan for them or contact the registered owner (and the alternate contacts, if necessary).  There have been a spate of stories recently involving … Continue reading Lost, Microchipped Pets – Emphasis on LOST

Shelter Sold Owned, Microchipped Lost Dog to Strangers While Owner Searched

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Jingle and Toby, a pair of Schnauzers owned by Anita Sloan in Bedford, Texas, wandered away when someone accidentally left a gate open at the family's home.  Ms. Sloan raised the pair from pups and considers them family.  She began searching for them immediately, hoping the microchip she had implanted in Jingle would help the … Continue reading Shelter Sold Owned, Microchipped Lost Dog to Strangers While Owner Searched

Discussion: How Have Pets Helped Make Your Community Better?

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A recently published study in Australia found that pets help connect people within communities: "We found that people who had a pet were more likely, than those who didn't own a pet, to get to know people in their neighbourhood that they didn't know before," says [Associate Professor Lisa Wood from the University of Western … Continue reading Discussion: How Have Pets Helped Make Your Community Better?

The Irresponsible Public Comes Through When Pound Manager Fails to Protect the Human-Animal Bond

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Last year the Everett Animal Shelter in Washington "rescued" 110 cats and kittens from a 32 foot trailer and killed them all.  And the response to panleukopenia at the facility has been mass killing.  It's not a good place for cats. Lisa Shelly, an area resident, has been struggling to keep her family together.  Her … Continue reading The Irresponsible Public Comes Through When Pound Manager Fails to Protect the Human-Animal Bond

Detroit AC: Quit Focusing on the Dog You Love and Just Get Some Other Dog

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Detroit ACOs, whom you may remember from such exploits as Dragging Dead Dogs Whose Guts are Falling Out in Front of Neighborhood Children, are once again dazzling the kiddies with their animal handling skills. Last week, local media reported that a friendly stray dog who was beloved by children and teachers at the school where the … Continue reading Detroit AC: Quit Focusing on the Dog You Love and Just Get Some Other Dog

NC Dog Owner Files Lawsuit for Return of Her Pet Sold by County Pound

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A lawsuit has been filed by a dog owner against Cumberland Co and the couple who bought her dog from the county pound, despite all parties knowing the dog had an owner who wanted him back.  The lawsuit provides a detailed timeline of events but I'll provide a summary. Bobo the golden retriever wandered away from … Continue reading NC Dog Owner Files Lawsuit for Return of Her Pet Sold by County Pound