tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8751009448803591952.post9166781123686140033..comments2023-06-05T01:04:46.379-07:00Comments on 4TheDogz: Kayla's Not-So-Excellent Adventure!Elbeepemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13657680221255625408noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8751009448803591952.post-53419049574355686162009-10-01T21:37:23.598-07:002009-10-01T21:37:23.598-07:00Nancy,
So true. In this case the owner had entrus...Nancy,<br /><br />So true. In this case the owner had entrusted someone to come mid-day to give her dog a walk. She never imagined that that person would be so careless, even after she'd given him explicit instructions about ensuring that the leash was securely attached at all times.<br /><br />Sometimes even the best-laid plans...<br /><br />My goodness....I didn't know about the logging trucks. Most assuredly, the fact that she came home unscathed is a bit of a miracle!Elbeepemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13657680221255625408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8751009448803591952.post-10309194056698563382009-10-01T17:12:30.684-07:002009-10-01T17:12:30.684-07:00I live just a few miles from the bridge. It is THE...I live just a few miles from the bridge. It is THE way to the Olympic peninsula. As was said, that road has a lot of traffic and much of that is log trucks and semis. It is pretty incredible that she came thru this unscathed physically. The biggest lesson I take from this is the fact that no matter how careful WE are, our friends, relatives, employees, may not think about a gate or door ajar. We MUST take the responsibility to see that our beloved fur friends are secure. This scenario has played out far too often; usually with tragic results.<br />Nancy2Grandmas2https://www.blogger.com/profile/18350192077335644935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8751009448803591952.post-60344083225660065762009-10-01T14:40:05.025-07:002009-10-01T14:40:05.025-07:00Yes, definitely breakaway collars - always! I see ...Yes, definitely breakaway collars - always! I see so many cute buckle collars, but won't do it for just the reasons you mention!<br /><br />The pattern I've seen shows that a dog is most likely to become separated from its owner during the first few weeks in a new home, or if traveling and not in a known environment. Because it hasn't bonded to the new environment fully, it will often bolt, attempting to find its old home. Even if you don't want to leave a collar on the dog long term, having the dog wear ID for the first month is definitely a good idea.<br /><br />In this case Kayla might have come directly home when she was picked up on the bridge, versus making a stop at Petco if she'd had ID. <br /><br />I don't downplay the importance of the microchip for a minute, but feel strongly that there are definitely a lot of instances in which an ID tag results in the dog being returned to the owner more quickly. Both methods are important and my dogs will certainly always have both forms if ID.<br /><br />In the not-too-distant future, we'll have the technology affordable enough to provide a geographic homing chip for dogs. That sure would simplify things!Elbeepemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13657680221255625408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8751009448803591952.post-34685341173683499972009-10-01T07:13:42.786-07:002009-10-01T07:13:42.786-07:00Breakaway collars if any - I won't leave them ...Breakaway collars if any - I won't leave them on due to the risk of strangulation, but for pet owners if they have a breakaway section its a good alternative.<br /><br />What I love about the chips is that they are permanently registered to the buyer (in this case the breeders) so that even if you change the owners if Avid can't find the owner they call us. It's worked in the past more than once.Baledwrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11902623835540713925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8751009448803591952.post-45372602299306278952009-09-30T17:27:32.734-07:002009-09-30T17:27:32.734-07:00what an amazing journey Kayla had... I'm SO v...what an amazing journey Kayla had... I'm SO very thankful that she is home safe and sound now... <br /><br />I'm one who never leaves collars on my dogs (but all are microchipped). This really makes me think twice about collars... <br /><br />Welcome home Kayla! We're all so glad you're ok!! :)Tracihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10722178137511288974noreply@blogger.com