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Why Microchips Don’t Always Work
Nov 14th
It appears one reason why microchips don’t always work is because shelters don’t always scan!
An article in The Flint Journal says that the Genesee County Animal Control failed to scan a golden retriever, which could have ended up in the incinerator if a good samaritan hadn’t intervened…
Gerhardt said his initial remarks were misunderstood but agreed Murphy was not checked for a microchip because he acted aggressively.“Nothing says you have to scan,” he said Monday, noting the state law only requires the shelter to attempt to identify animals through license tags.
On Wednesday, Gerhardt said the shelter actually scans most every incoming animal for microchips unless animals are especially difficult or aggressive.
I’m upset to hear that a shelter isn’t doing everything it can to return a dog back to its owner. County shelters, and the employees who work there, are paid for by taxpayers. They have a duty to the taxpayers.
This is still the fault of the owner, relying on an invisible fence to contain a large dog, and then apparently not having a license tag hanging on the dog’s collar.
Also, microchips are not a fail-safe measure.
A Pet In Your Life Keeps The Doctor Away
Nov 14th
Lowers blood pressure, encourages exercise, improves psychological health — these may sound like the effects of a miracle drug, but they are actually among the benefits of owning a four-legged, furry pet.
Owners Should Count Calories For Obese Pets
Nov 13th
You might watch your daily calorie intake or glance over nutritional information on food packages, but do you do the same for your pet?
Dr. Susan Nelson, a veterinarian and assistant professor of clinical sciences at Kansas State University, said there are several guidelines to follow when feeding your pet to ensure that it maintains good health.
Cats are trainable — and that’s not a punchline
Nov 13th
People have low expectations of cats.
Sam Connelly tells of the time that she and her cat Storm observed a Canine Good Citizen test while they were waiting for their feline agility class to start.
“I’m watching the dogs and I commented to the evaluator, ’My cat can do all that,”’ said Connelly. “At the end she said, ’Want to take a shot?’ like it was a big joke.”
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