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by Halley 7 on 07 March 2010 - 05:41 |
| where did you hear about that |
by Rugers Guru on 07 March 2010 - 06:10 |
| Craigslist, Your area |
Rugers Guru by Halley 7 on 07 March 2010 - 06:14 |
| I called and left a message. |
by Rugers Guru on 07 March 2010 - 06:30 |
| I pray its her, keep us updated. |
by Halley 7 on 08 March 2010 - 23:48 |
| Was not her, the dog they had found was scanned for a chip and she had none. DANG IT!!!!! |
by Jenni78 on 09 March 2010 - 00:52 |
| Halley, ask for a picture; many times chips won't scan the first try; I have searched and searched my own for chips only to have them only come up on the 10th or so try. I KNOW they have chips, so I keep looking, but anyone else would probably assume there was no chip. |
Jenni78 by DebiSue on 09 March 2010 - 01:34 |
| Jenni78 is right! Don't take the missing chip as gospel! Get a pic. If it's close enough go see for yourself. I scanned all the dogs in our club the day we got our scanner to make sure it read everyone's chip. What a pain in the butt! I have no doubt that several dogs do not find their way home because people just give up. It is not as simple as it sounds. Don't give up! |
DebiSue by animules on 09 March 2010 - 02:30 |
| Chips can and do migrate to other parts of the body. If they only scan where they assume a chip should be they could well miss where the chip is. Good luck |
animules by GSDXephyr on 09 March 2010 - 15:20 |
| Yup, a dog locally was finally returned home after being adopted out from an animal shelter a few months previously. Chip was found migrated down in the shoulder and was only found by the vet after new owner asked them to check one more time just on a hunch.. dog was too nice they thought to not have been a loved pet! Heather |
GSDXephyr by alienor on 10 March 2010 - 02:05 |
| I hope you find your dog. I hate that feeling when they are missing. I live in the country too. A fence, 6 ft. is the only way to go. We have about an acre fenced this way to keep deer out and the dogs in. In case you do not find your dog and start again, you might try this. Keep the dog with you all the time but with rules. No furniture, whatever. When you have to be gone use the crate for the first few months. Then an outside chainlink kennel. By 1 year or 18 mths they are ready for the perimeter fence only when alone. I always give a special treat when I leave them alone; a very tasty beef bone with some meat on it, and a firm 'stay home.' (and a pat) Never allow them to go out a door or the gate without the ''ok'. They understand the line. In the woods I train them to stick around by walking with them every day. They must be very small, 8 weeks or 9 when ou start this. Go over logs, creeks, up and down hills. When they cry and can't keep up just keep going. They must learn you are the leader and they must find a way to keep up. Soon they will be outrunning you so you have to do this when they are very small. When they are 6 mths or so and they chase deer or a rabbit, hide and make them search for you. This reinforces that they must stay close to you or become 'lost'. By two years or so they should always keep you in sight on an off leash walk. When you must call them back to correct make your voice sound like a short, sharp bark. Learn to whistle loud just in case your dog is at a distance. Please build a fence. It is wonderful not to worry when they are out and they are much happier being able to amuse themselves outside some of the time. These dogs are so wonderful. Good luck on getting yours back. |
alienor by Keith Grossman on 10 March 2010 - 13:22 |
| "In the woods I train them to stick around by walking with them every day. They must be very small, 8 weeks or 9 when ou start this." If you have wolves, coyotes or foxes in your area or if other dogs frequent those same wooded areas, this is bad advice unless you're trying to expose your pups to parvo. |
Keith Grossman by TessJ10 on 10 March 2010 - 14:50 |
| "Was not her, the dog they had found was scanned for a chip and she had none. DANG IT!!!!!" Go see her! I lost a dog once. A beagle. Found him when I went to see a found dog advertised as "old dog, white feet." This was for a black, tan, and white beagle, but "old dog, white feet" was the only description. I called and asked if it was a beagle. Was told no. Was it a hound dog? Didn't think so. These people had no clue, but they were kind enough to put water out for the lost dog and call it in to the humane society, and thanks to them my dog came safely home. And now they know what a beagle is - they thought it was something completely different (LOL). But I was determined to leave no stone unturned so I went to take a look and I'm so glad I did! |
by TessJ10 on 10 March 2010 - 14:50 |
| "Was not her, the dog they had found was scanned for a chip and she had none. DANG IT!!!!!" Go see her! I lost a dog once. A beagle. Found him when I went to see a found dog advertised as "old dog, white feet." This was for a black, tan, and white beagle, but "old dog, white feet" was the only description. I called and asked if it was a beagle. Was told no. Was it a hound dog? Didn't think so. These people had no clue, but they were kind enough to put water out for the lost dog and call it in to the humane society, and thanks to them my dog came safely home. And now they know what a beagle is - they thought it was something completely different (LOL). But I was determined to leave no stone unturned so I went to take a look and I'm so glad I did! |
by Mystere on 10 March 2010 - 18:58 |
I agree with Tess--GO SEE!! My bitch was lost several years ago and the numb-nuts at Animal Control could not even tell me whether the gsd they had was male or female.  |
Mystere by GSDXephyr on 10 March 2010 - 20:58 |
| I agree too, go take a look at this dog for yourself, or have them send you a picture at least.... |
by VomMarischal on 11 March 2010 - 00:14 |
| Yeah, go read BE's post, http://www.pedigreedatabase.com/gsd/bulletins_read/370858.html AMAZING how far and how lost they can get. |
by Halley 7 on 14 March 2010 - 04:29 |
| I have tried to get him to give me a location to come see her and he flat out refuses, I ask him to send me a picture and he refuses. The police say there is nothing they can do. The humane society says they scanned it and it had no chip and they don't have the time to rescan!!!!!!!! I have no effin' help from anybody!!! I don't know what else to do. The reason he won't let me see her or send a picture is because, here is the e-mail he sent me back. wont post a pic because people will call and say she is mine. I you lost youre dog you know what it looks like and what kind of collar she was wearing http://omaha.craigslist.org/laf/1640207635.html What a load of shiat!!! Nothing but a common dog thief. Collars can be taken off!!!!!! This guy is a real piece of work. If anyone has any ideas that might help, go for it. |
by VomMarischal on 14 March 2010 - 04:36 |
| Maybe offer a reward? |
by Halley 7 on 14 March 2010 - 04:40 |
| I did that. |
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