Ruby (my puppy..)

PuyoPiyo · 07-31-2008, 05:08 AM

I am not sure if you already read my old signature which have the picture of my puppy with "Memory of Ruby", but I found her! This story might be shocking..

On June 23, I looked up at the City of Vancouver USA website and found out there's a Tibetan Festivial at the Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver, Washington and found out that festivial has only 2 hours available for me to go so I was very anxious to go there, the last time I saw Ruby was in my room, she was either playing with her toys or sleeping on my bed, I walk to the fence and closed the fence gate. I rode the city bus straight to that festivial, then shopping around and came back which was only 1 hour later, I saw my BOTH of gates WIDE open. The first thing appeared in my mind is Ruby, I ran to inside of my house and look everywhere for Ruby, there's no Ruby, I kept walking and looking everywhere, every streets near my house, also asking people if they have seen my dog, Ruby, I was surprised they are nice people than I thought because I have been hearing thousands of times that my house's location is a bad neighbors, also I called the Humane Society.

While I know ALL of my gates was WIDE open so it's pretty obsiviously that someone came into my yard and took Ruby away because there's no way that Ruby would open ALL of the gates or push the gates that WIDE. I was very angry and depressed that day.

Till yesterday, my roommate emailed me whole of the conservation between my friend who I bought Ruby from and my roommate, I found out that either that guy or that girl from Seattle stole Ruby, so I was all stressed out, trying to get in touch with that guy and other girl in Seattle, and got in huge fight through the AIM, they have been kept lying to me even though I have the witness who knows that he had Ruby and gave to that girl in Seattle, then that girl blocked me and that guy seems just want to continue fighting with me so I blocked him, then call the police. Then my roommate finally woke up and help me guide to that guy's place, but Ruby was not there, and I was told that guy sold Ruby through the Craigslist.com, which I think he was lying.

Anyway, my friend who I bought Ruby from came to me and my roommate to bring us to other friend's place where the witness are and that girl from Seattle want me to talk with her on the VP there.

So we talked, and she reported me that Ruby have skin damages from flea, she explained to me the reason why she lied to me is because she was scared that I abused her as she was told by that guy who stole Ruby, but really I never know that she have flea and never see any skin damage spot on her at the last time I've seen her, even my house have NO flea, only ANTS, so I think it was caused by that guy who stole Ruby. Luckily my parents was still in Seattle, I called my parents to pick Ruby up and bring her back, my parents was in my support to bring her back.

Today I finally got her back and are working on charge on that guy for the theft, the damage on Ruby's skin, also I plan to file the Restrain Order against him off my property.

So I advice, please BE SURE that you trust your roommate enough and your friends who know where you live, NO MATTER WHAT. Anyone can mess up with your property, or your things, or your pets like Ruby.

Anyway, here's some of pictures of her.

When she was a baby, probably like 2-3 months old.

That dog at other side is my ex roommate's puppy from my old home.

The lastest I've seen her before she was stolen.

Now she got some bald spots on her body...

But she's VERY happy now, so am I

Ruby is kinda tired in that picture because she kept playing ALL day at her first day back to home.

Give the animals a MUCH of love and care, and be sure you trust people who you know they knew where you live.

Phillips · 07-31-2008, 06:35 AM

Wow.. Yeah Careful with somebody! Eek! ...

Congrats!

inochi · 07-31-2008, 06:49 AM

I"m glad Ruby is back in your life, precious and never let her go!! She's a cutie by the way!

Matilda · 07-31-2008, 07:23 AM

Whew, what a horrible experience for both of you and also, a relief that Ruby is now safely back with you.

ArkieGal · 07-31-2008, 07:30 AM

Ruby is beauitful dog. You are glad to have your dog back. What kind of dog? I wonder.

TweetyBird · 07-31-2008, 08:05 AM

wow it so beautiful dog!

LakeTahoe · 07-31-2008, 08:45 AM

Cute dog you got!

I am glad you got her back! I love the name for her!

Bottesini · 07-31-2008, 09:11 AM

Very lucky! I am happy for you that you got Ruby back.

WhisperHorse · 07-31-2008, 09:54 AM

Wow thank you for not giving up on Ruby since it shows that you do love your Ruby so much like she's your own.

Good advice there that you gave about roommate and etc like that. Whew, I'm glad that she's back in your arms safe!

HorseRace · 07-31-2008, 10:14 AM

oh boy! tsk tsk them i knew it all about money.. let say.. someone buy a pet.. then keep it.. then a person knew that person who brought it.. then stole so they keep thier money from that person who buy! rme!! not smart!

but good job! you got her back! congrat!

Oceanblue7 · 07-31-2008, 12:47 PM

I am glad Ruby's back home with you even though it was tough situation to go through to get Ruby back. Its more important she's safe with a few bald spots, I am sure her hair will grow back in no time. Again, I am happy to hear she's home again with you. Does she have license tags? In my state, dogs are required to have license even cats as well. Ruby's a cute doggie hang on to her

PuyoPiyo · 07-31-2008, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Phillips

Wow.. Yeah Careful with somebody! Eek! ...

Congrats!

Yupp I will be careful from now on and thanks!

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Originally Posted by inochi

I"m glad Ruby is back in your life, precious and never let her go!! She's a cutie by the way!

Of course, I will never let her go

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by Matilda

Whew, what a horrible experience for both of you and also, a relief that Ruby is now safely back with you.

*nods* It was very shocking for me to know that someone would want to steal the puppies, it was so heartless.. Yupp Ruby is safe and happy at my home now

Thanks.

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Originally Posted by ArkieGal

Ruby is beauitful dog. You are glad to have your dog back. What kind of dog? I wonder.

Thanks

She's the Chihuahua and Pomerian mixed dog, which I called "Pomchi".

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Originally Posted by TweetyBird

wow it so beautiful dog!

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by LakeTahoe

Cute dog you got!

I am glad you got her back! I love the name for her!

Ohh thanks!

I agree, the name's so great.

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Originally Posted by Bottesini

Very lucky! I am happy for you that you got Ruby back.

Yupp I know, I was very luckily.. Thanks

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Originally Posted by WhisperHorse

Wow thank you for not giving up on Ruby since it shows that you do love your Ruby so much like she's your own.

Good advice there that you gave about roommate and etc like that. Whew, I'm glad that she's back in your arms safe!

Yupp of course, I've always love Ruby and also I have to admit, I am kinda too spoiled hehe

I am glad too

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Originally Posted by HorseRace

oh boy! tsk tsk them i knew it all about money.. let say.. someone buy a pet.. then keep it.. then a person knew that person who brought it.. then stole so they keep thier money from that person who buy! rme!! not smart!

but good job! you got her back! congrat!

Yea those jerks.. That guy who stole Ruby have been kept making different stories which doesn't make any sense so I have to get through the court and the police, stuff..

And thanks!

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Originally Posted by Oceanblue7

I am glad Ruby's back home with you even though it was tough situation to go through to get Ruby back. Its more important she's safe with a few bald spots, I am sure her hair will grow back in no time. Again, I am happy to hear she's home again with you. Does she have license tags? In my state, dogs are required to have license even cats as well. Ruby's a cute doggie hang on to her

Yupp me too, I am very happy that she's back.. About the tags, for now, she have that girl from Seattle on her, I am leaving it on her neck for now till I get a new tag for her with my name on it.

And thanks, of course I will hang on her

TristGrey · 07-31-2008, 02:02 PM

I am greatful that she is back with her orginal owner. I am not greatful that the guy who stole her from you; lied to us. I miss her like HELL! She is a wonderful dog, I hope to find another dog to be able to call her my own just like her. I want to correct few things here if you don't mind.

first of all the person who I took from has a history of letting her animals get flea infested..I don't think it was your fault..this person never got the shots needed. I took from this girl because I was concerned and only knew her as roxy. and she was in bad shape..I toook her to a vet..had her treated. I had no knowledge of her being stolen..if charges are to be filed..id take it up on the couple for theft and animal abuse.

also I didn't appreciate so called friends who I 'rescued' from pointing fingers at me.

PuyoPiyo · 07-31-2008, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by TristGrey

I am greatful that she is back with her orginal owner. I am not greatful that the guy who stole her from you; lied to us. I miss her like HELL! She is a wonderful dog, I hope to find another dog to be able to call her my own just like her. I want to correct few things here if you don't mind.

Yupp I think it was very meaningful to take Ruby away and abuse her, then lied to everyone.. I actually felt sorry for you.. I can understand that you miss her, you are welcome to my place to see her as you want

About buying a new puppy like her, she is mixed Chihuahua and Pomerian, I think you can search around for that kind of dog, try "Pomchi" hybird kind of dog. And sure, I don't mind if you correct

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first of all the person who I took from has a history of letting her animals get flea infested..I don't think it was your fault..this person never got the shots needed. I took from this girl because I was concerned and only knew her as roxy. and she was in bad shape..I toook her to a vet..had her treated. I had no knowledge of her being stolen..if charges are to be filed..id take it up on the couple for theft and animal abuse.

I just reported to the police via email recently, so everything will go smooth.

Thank you for the corrections, now I got it.. I understand about her skin, I am working on finding a vet to see her skin.

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also I didn't appreciate so called friends who I 'rescued' from pointing fingers at me.

Ohh I tried my best to not say any of names, sorry if you feel like you was a target at this thread.. Please excuse me on this one.

I am glad that you make a reply here

And of course sure, I will keep in touch

freckles · 07-31-2008, 04:09 PM

oh my goodness...they're lucky I'm not in seattle. very glad you found ruby, good for you! I'm still looking for my misising dog as well.

I hope to say good bye one more time. I hope ruby is spayed?...

Keritsubo · 07-31-2008, 04:16 PM

that is such a horrible experience! I'm so glad you were able to get your Ruby back!! I would be so upset if someone took my cat. Its horrifying enough the one time she ran out the door. My husband grabbed her rigth away and handed her off to me, I just sat down and held her.

I bet you just held and played with Ruby all day when she finally came home. Welcome home Ruby!!!!

shel90 · 07-31-2008, 05:15 PM

Awwww! I am so happy for u. Wow!

PuyoPiyo · 07-31-2008, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by freckles

oh my goodness...they're lucky I'm not in seattle. very glad you found ruby, good for you! I'm still looking for my misising dog as well.

I hope to say good bye one more time. I hope ruby is spayed?...

Ohh I am sorry about your dog.. I do feel like this was a miracle for me to find her.. And not yet, I was planning shortly before she was stolen, but now I am working on it to have her spayed.

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Originally Posted by Keritsubo

that is such a horrible experience! I'm so glad you were able to get your Ruby back!! I would be so upset if someone took my cat. Its horrifying enough the one time she ran out the door. My husband grabbed her rigth away and handed her off to me, I just sat down and held her.

I bet you just held and played with Ruby all day when she finally came home. Welcome home Ruby!!!!

Ohh be sure that your cat have freedom and safe, thanks for cheering for Ruby

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Originally Posted by shel90

Awwww! I am so happy for u. Wow!

Yupp I know! Thanks

TerriBBW · 08-02-2008, 12:14 AM

i have met your dog thru someone who had her., she's sweet, we played alot and has a great personality. Glad she's back in ur life! Good Job You found her!

I was shocked when i heard this stories I was like damn!

Sasha64 · 08-02-2008, 03:54 AM

So glad to hear u got your lovely little dog back and what an ordeal she went thru and so sorry to hear she got infected while away but Im sure she will regrow the spot and be herself again. Bet your rapt to have her back into ur arm and this time keep her very close to u.

PuyoPiyo · 08-02-2008, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by TerriBBW

i have met your dog thru someone who had her., she's sweet, we played alot and has a great personality. Glad she's back in ur life! Good Job You found her!

I was shocked when i heard this stories I was like damn!

Yupp she was wonderful girl, thank you for being happy that I have her back

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Originally Posted by Sasha64

So glad to hear u got your lovely little dog back and what an ordeal she went thru and so sorry to hear she got infected while away but Im sure she will regrow the spot and be herself again. Bet your rapt to have her back into ur arm and this time keep her very close to u.

Of course, thanks

webexplorer · 08-02-2008, 09:41 PM

I can't believe that. It is so disgust that your dog was stolen. I am surprised that you were able to trace your dog!

Does your dog, Ruby, have a micro chip? If yes, did you contact the micro chip company to make sure that Ruby's name on the list.

Two years ago, my mother called a micro chip company to verify my dog's name on the list, and it turned out that it is not in the database. But, my dog's name is in the database for the local town. I never knew that. Now, the micro chip company added my dog's name on the list for the national.

Supposedly, I take my dog with me for a vacation out of state and someone found my dog there so they bring the dog to any vet and the vet scans the micro chip. The vet calls me to pick up my dog. That would make me so much relief. The micro chip does not reveal the name or the address. It shows up a code on the computer, and the vet has to call the micro chip company and look it up on the database. That's how they contact you.

The reason is that if someone stole a dog and it have a chip inside the skin (in the back of shoulders), the vet verifies it first before they give a dog a shot or a medicine to make sure that the dog belongs to an owner. I would not guarantee it because a vet could forget to scan it first. Who knows.

jiro123 · 08-02-2008, 09:49 PM

while microchip technology is a great idea.... here's a big problem about this.

1. Technology changes frequently. because of this - most or some shelters/vets don't bother upgrading to newer version. If your dog was implanted with newer version of microchip - the old version scanner won't be able to read it or decipher it
2. Not all databases are interconnected together. It could be different databases depending on what company the local/state uses.

Pretty stupid, right? Government should just create a standardized policy for microchipping pets.

07-31-2008, 05:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
PuyoPiyo slotting Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fourth Plain Village WA Posts: 4,810	Ruby (my puppy..) I am not sure if you already read my old signature which have the picture of my puppy with "Memory of Ruby", but I found her! This story might be shocking.. On June 23, I looked up at the City of Vancouver USA website and found out there's a Tibetan Festivial at the Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver, Washington and found out that festivial has only 2 hours available for me to go so I was very anxious to go there, the last time I saw Ruby was in my room, she was either playing with her toys or sleeping on my bed, I walk to the fence and closed the fence gate. I rode the city bus straight to that festivial, then shopping around and came back which was only 1 hour later, I saw my BOTH of gates WIDE open. The first thing appeared in my mind is Ruby, I ran to inside of my house and look everywhere for Ruby, there's no Ruby, I kept walking and looking everywhere, every streets near my house, also asking people if they have seen my dog, Ruby, I was surprised they are nice people than I thought because I have been hearing thousands of times that my house's location is a bad neighbors, also I called the Humane Society. While I know ALL of my gates was WIDE open so it's pretty obsiviously that someone came into my yard and took Ruby away because there's no way that Ruby would open ALL of the gates or push the gates that WIDE. I was very angry and depressed that day. Till yesterday, my roommate emailed me whole of the conservation between my friend who I bought Ruby from and my roommate, I found out that either that guy or that girl from Seattle stole Ruby, so I was all stressed out, trying to get in touch with that guy and other girl in Seattle, and got in huge fight through the AIM, they have been kept lying to me even though I have the witness who knows that he had Ruby and gave to that girl in Seattle, then that girl blocked me and that guy seems just want to continue fighting with me so I blocked him, then call the police. Then my roommate finally woke up and help me guide to that guy's place, but Ruby was not there, and I was told that guy sold Ruby through the Craigslist.com, which I think he was lying. Anyway, my friend who I bought Ruby from came to me and my roommate to bring us to other friend's place where the witness are and that girl from Seattle want me to talk with her on the VP there. So we talked, and she reported me that Ruby have skin damages from flea, she explained to me the reason why she lied to me is because she was scared that I abused her as she was told by that guy who stole Ruby, but really I never know that she have flea and never see any skin damage spot on her at the last time I've seen her, even my house have NO flea, only ANTS, so I think it was caused by that guy who stole Ruby. Luckily my parents was still in Seattle, I called my parents to pick Ruby up and bring her back, my parents was in my support to bring her back. Today I finally got her back and are working on charge on that guy for the theft, the damage on Ruby's skin, also I plan to file the Restrain Order against him off my property. So I advice, please BE SURE that you trust your roommate enough and your friends who know where you live, NO MATTER WHAT. Anyone can mess up with your property, or your things, or your pets like Ruby. Anyway, here's some of pictures of her. When she was a baby, probably like 2-3 months old. That dog at other side is my ex roommate's puppy from my old home. The lastest I've seen her before she was stolen. Now she got some bald spots on her body... But she's VERY happy now, so am I Ruby is kinda tired in that picture because she kept playing ALL day at her first day back to home. Give the animals a MUCH of love and care, and be sure you trust people who you know they knew where you live. __________________ Finally found Ruby, my puppy See this thread for more info. http://www.alldeaf.com/our-pets/5515...ml#post1049543 NOTE I will be gone on September 10 to 21 working on my temporary job @ out of the town, so just let everyone know

07-31-2008, 06:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
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07-31-2008, 06:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
inochi Eternal Life Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 513	I"m glad Ruby is back in your life, precious and never let her go!! She's a cutie by the way!

07-31-2008, 07:23 AM	#4 (permalink)
Matilda Boxing Kangaroo "Jack" Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 2,136	Whew, what a horrible experience for both of you and also, a relief that Ruby is now safely back with you.

07-31-2008, 07:30 AM	#5 (permalink)
ArkieGal Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Arkansas Posts: 676	Ruby is beauitful dog. You are glad to have your dog back. What kind of dog? I wonder.

07-31-2008, 09:54 AM	#9 (permalink)
WhisperHorse Lexi's Mommy Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 6,906	Wow thank you for not giving up on Ruby since it shows that you do love your Ruby so much like she's your own. Good advice there that you gave about roommate and etc like that. Whew, I'm glad that she's back in your arms safe! __________________ Proud Mommy of my Alexanderia Gayle Born on May 21, 2008 8 lbs 1.4 oz and 21 1/2 inches She's the love of my life. "Gravitation cannot be held responsible for people falling in love."

07-31-2008, 10:14 AM	#10 (permalink)
HorseRace Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Austin TX Posts: 879	oh boy! tsk tsk them i knew it all about money.. let say.. someone buy a pet.. then keep it.. then a person knew that person who brought it.. then stole so they keep thier money from that person who buy! rme!! not smart! but good job! you got her back! congrat!

07-31-2008, 12:47 PM	#11 (permalink)
Oceanblue7 Going to see the Patriots Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gillette Stadium Posts: 3,828 Blog Entries: 6	I am glad Ruby's back home with you even though it was tough situation to go through to get Ruby back. Its more important she's safe with a few bald spots, I am sure her hair will grow back in no time. Again, I am happy to hear she's home again with you. Does she have license tags? In my state, dogs are required to have license even cats as well. Ruby's a cute doggie hang on to her __________________ All year round Patriots Lady Ps.103:12 He washes our sins away into the ocean

07-31-2008, 02:02 PM	#13 (permalink)
TristGrey Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1	The person who had her last... I am greatful that she is back with her orginal owner. I am not greatful that the guy who stole her from you; lied to us. I miss her like HELL! She is a wonderful dog, I hope to find another dog to be able to call her my own just like her. I want to correct few things here if you don't mind. first of all the person who I took from has a history of letting her animals get flea infested..I don't think it was your fault..this person never got the shots needed. I took from this girl because I was concerned and only knew her as roxy. and she was in bad shape..I toook her to a vet..had her treated. I had no knowledge of her being stolen..if charges are to be filed..id take it up on the couple for theft and animal abuse. also I didn't appreciate so called friends who I 'rescued' from pointing fingers at me.

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freckles I post, therefore I am Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: in a paradise of jungle with waterfalls ... Posts: 546	oh my goodness...they're lucky I'm not in seattle. very glad you found ruby, good for you! I'm still looking for my misising dog as well. I hope to say good bye one more time. I hope ruby is spayed?... __________________ My Latest Thread: It's Time To Meet My Cats! and Rest of Them! thanks authentic!

07-31-2008, 04:16 PM	#16 (permalink)
Keritsubo Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 34	that is such a horrible experience! I'm so glad you were able to get your Ruby back!! I would be so upset if someone took my cat. Its horrifying enough the one time she ran out the door. My husband grabbed her rigth away and handed her off to me, I just sat down and held her. I bet you just held and played with Ruby all day when she finally came home. Welcome home Ruby!!!!

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shel90 Sun Whorshipper Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: A Desert Rat that has found herself in Maryland Posts: 13,806 Blog Entries: 1	Awwww! I am so happy for u. Wow! __________________ ~Shel~

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TerriBBW Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Portland ORegon Posts: 1	i have met your dog thru someone who had her., she's sweet, we played alot and has a great personality. Glad she's back in ur life! Good Job You found her! I was shocked when i heard this stories I was like damn!

08-02-2008, 03:54 AM	#20 (permalink)
Sasha64 Savanna my niece Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Land yonder Posts: 467	So glad to hear u got your lovely little dog back and what an ordeal she went thru and so sorry to hear she got infected while away but Im sure she will regrow the spot and be herself again. Bet your rapt to have her back into ur arm and this time keep her very close to u. __________________ “Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakens.” Carl Jung

08-02-2008, 09:41 PM	#22 (permalink)
webexplorer I'm listening to everyone Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New England Posts: 3,306	I can't believe that. It is so disgust that your dog was stolen. I am surprised that you were able to trace your dog! Does your dog, Ruby, have a micro chip? If yes, did you contact the micro chip company to make sure that Ruby's name on the list. Two years ago, my mother called a micro chip company to verify my dog's name on the list, and it turned out that it is not in the database. But, my dog's name is in the database for the local town. I never knew that. Now, the micro chip company added my dog's name on the list for the national. Supposedly, I take my dog with me for a vacation out of state and someone found my dog there so they bring the dog to any vet and the vet scans the micro chip. The vet calls me to pick up my dog. That would make me so much relief. The micro chip does not reveal the name or the address. It shows up a code on the computer, and the vet has to call the micro chip company and look it up on the database. That's how they contact you. The reason is that if someone stole a dog and it have a chip inside the skin (in the back of shoulders), the vet verifies it first before they give a dog a shot or a medicine to make sure that the dog belongs to an owner. I would not guarantee it because a vet could forget to scan it first. Who knows.

08-02-2008, 09:49 PM	#23 (permalink)
jiro123 YOU DOMESTIC DISSENT! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 3,869	while microchip technology is a great idea.... here's a big problem about this. 1. Technology changes frequently. because of this - most or some shelters/vets don't bother upgrading to newer version. If your dog was implanted with newer version of microchip - the old version scanner won't be able to read it or decipher it 2. Not all databases are interconnected together. It could be different databases depending on what company the local/state uses. Pretty stupid, right? Government should just create a standardized policy for microchipping pets.