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jpaulson · #1 (**permalink**) 11-22-2002, 04:50 AM

I want to share something I saw yesterday going to work. I was traveling up a 4 lane highway, when I saw a huge dog wandering in the middle. Cars were slowing and swerving to get out of the way. I turned my car around, went back and stopped. This dog was huge!! I am not a dog person, but it looked like a great dane and bulldog mix!?! As I opened my door, this dog came right up to me, sweet as could be. I stood there on the shoulder for awhile trying to figure out what to do. It was obvious he was someone's pet, but had no tag, no i.d., no nothing. While I tossed up the idea to call animal control, the owner showed up. He told me the dog wandered away. When I asked why he did not have an i.d. tag, the owner told me that it always "got in his food" when he ate, so he took it off.

I know this is a reptile site, but we all share a love for animals. PLEASE make sure your pets that can wear an i.d. tag have one. Remind your friends, too. It could be YOUR pet that someone has to turn into animal control, and later, possibly put to sleep because of your lack of concern.

Thanks for reading......

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1sttimesnakeowner · #2 (**permalink**) 11-22-2002, 05:15 AM

I know what you mean. All of my Dogs are from people that no longer wanted them. Two from the pound, one from some friends of ours and the newest little girl off the side of the road. I couldnt bear the thought of here getting hit. Or being eaten... I live in a small town and all kinds of things come down from the mountain to get food. I places signs up at the stores and nothing, have had her almost a week. Looks like she is staying. The would be put down forsure, our pound is over its limits on dogs. And of corse she isnt fixed and thats our deal... Some people. [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_evil.gif[/img]
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wsacbass · #3 (**permalink**) 11-22-2002, 05:44 AM

I would have to strongly agree with you, I always stress to people I know to make sure that their animals have tags, and to spay or neuter them.
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jpaulson · #4 (**permalink**) 11-22-2002, 06:42 AM

I guess you didn't like my title, huh Lori? [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_eek.gif[/img] [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_eek.gif[/img] [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_eek.gif[/img]
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JuliusSqueezer · #5 (**permalink**) 11-22-2002, 06:55 AM

LOL It wasn't Lori....it was me. Generic titles with no description as to the contents are a pain to find later when they drop off of the top of the list and become a waste of webspace.
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eddie · #6 (**permalink**) 11-24-2002, 05:25 PM

<TABLE BORDER=0 ALIGN=CENTER WIDTH=85%><TR><TD><font class="pn-sub">Quote:</font><HR></TD></TR><TR><TD><FONT class="pn-sub"><BLOCKQUOTE> yeah I feel the same way, which is why all 3 of my snakes my Iguana and my Uromastyx all have tags </BLOCKQUOTE></FONT></TD></TR><TR><TD><HR></TD></TR></TABLE>

I'd really like to know how they stay on the snakes..... staples? duct tape?
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1sttimesnakeowner · #7 (**permalink**) 11-25-2002, 06:33 AM

Does anyone know how long a dog stays in heat??? The newest family came fully in tact. Id like to shoot the person who droped her off. Shes bleeding all over the place #$%^&#$%^&#$%^&#$%^& it..... [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_evil.gif[/img] Anyone know how long it takes till I can get her fixed?
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XzyluM · #8 (**permalink**) 11-25-2002, 07:36 AM

They stay in heat an average three weeks. Having them fixed should take placed while they are around 5-7 months old. It's easiest if you get it done before their first "heat." Hope that helps.
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eddie · #9 (**permalink**) 11-25-2002, 10:01 AM

Depends, wine cork, doggy panties.....
They all work!
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1sttimesnakeowner · #10 (**permalink**) 11-26-2002, 05:22 AM

Funny! [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_lol.gif[/img] I have to call the vet. I noticed about a week ago. So I have two more weeks. She is such a love though.
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storm · #11 (**permalink**) 11-26-2002, 05:26 AM

i thought about giving and ID tag to my boa, but then i realized that even if i could get it to stay on, i'd have to fish it out of his shed every time, so i gave up. [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_lol.gif[/img]
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eddie · #12 (**permalink**) 11-26-2002, 12:44 PM

I find it's much easier to teach the animals our address and phone numbers, just in case - andm oh yeah, how to dial 911. [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif[/img]
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darkangel · #13 (**permalink**) 11-29-2002, 05:32 AM

Aww that is a sad story I would probably of kept it if the owner didn't show
I want a Great Dane anyway [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif[/img]
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najaboy · #14 (**permalink**) 11-29-2002, 03:04 PM

It irks me to see people too irresponsible to have a tag or leash on their dog. Both are illegal in most areas.

Over the years, I've had to shoot a few dogs because of their owners' failure to control them. Quite a shame that the pet has to pay the ultimate price for the owner's irresponsibility.
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