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April 13th, 2011, 9:03 AM
#11
Originally Posted by
Scarlett
How long does one have to look for the original owners before they go get their new dog microchipped and stake claim? I have gone door to door around the neighborhood, posted his pic online, and taken him to the vet to check for microchip and get his shots done. Is there some rule to this procedure? I am scared that my kids will get even more attached and THEN in a month while they are outside walking him have some stranger come screaming that he is their dog...
I don't know that there is a set time, But I think that as acceptable guidance, you could use the same time frame that the City of Killeen Animal Control uses as specified in the code of ordinances which states:
Sec. 6-68. Disposition of unredeemed animals.
Any animal impounded under this division not reclaimed by its owner within three (3) working days shall become the property of the city and shall be placed for adoption in a suitable home or humanely euthanized. (Code 1963, Ch. 2, art. 1, § 5(g) [Ord. No. 81-47, § 5, 9-22-81; Ord. No. 86-75, § 2, 9-23-86]; Ord. No. 02-22, § I, 5-28-02)
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April 14th, 2011, 12:19 PM
#12
Good advice from Gramps. Three days is plenty of time to miss your dog. (Being sarcastic) If the people haven't posted in the lost and found or on Craigs List then they don't want him. Heck they could even post at vet's offices and with the Animal Control. To many throw-away dogs in this town.
A nation of sheep will beget a government of wolves. - Edward R. Murrow
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April 14th, 2011, 12:29 PM
#13
how bout another picture with his happy self? 
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April 14th, 2011, 1:30 PM
#14
Here he is! Complete with his new collar and rabies tag.
"To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead." Thomas Paine
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April 14th, 2011, 2:41 PM
#15
I say "Welcome to Scarlett's family!" He is a cutie!
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April 14th, 2011, 3:19 PM
#16
Teddy is a good name but how about "Rhett"? Get it, Rhett and Scarlett.
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April 14th, 2011, 3:20 PM
#17
Looks like a Rufus for sure. Check out the ears!!!! Too cute.
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April 14th, 2011, 4:27 PM
#18
Well...update...
My daughter was outside with the dog a little bit ago...I am still at Ellison. She just called me crying her eyes out. Some lady walked up and snatched the dog from my daughter, screamed at her for taking her dog, and left with him.
She is heartbroken.
"To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead." Thomas Paine
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April 14th, 2011, 4:30 PM
#19
Originally Posted by
Scarlett
Well...update...
My daughter was outside with the dog a little bit ago...I am still at Ellison. She just called me crying her eyes out. Some lady walked up and snatched the dog from my daughter, screamed at her for taking her dog, and left with him.
She is heartbroken.
Wow! What a b! I hope your daughter can show you where she lives so that you can go over there and give her a piece of your mind!
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April 15th, 2011, 5:19 PM
#20
OMG thats mind blowing. How does someone not look for their pet IMMEDIATELY and then snatch it from someone who loved it and cared for it.
TODAY we had a HUGE 100lbs at LEAST dog in our front yard when I let our 1 1/2lb chihuhua out to tinkle. HE was massive, his foot was the size of my baby. He walked right over to me, we loved him, got him a bowl of water, read his rabies tag (which was KVC, they contacted owner) he was picked up....literally picked up and put in the car. I did post him on craigslist as well....in the interim.
The owner was so grateful and he looked pretty damn happy too. The situation you describe makes my blood boil. It's so hard to fall OUT OF LOVE with a pet, especially for a child.
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