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DOG NEWS (or should I call it) My Blog
(Your comments and opinions are greatly appreciated)
Each month we will write about something different. We love a story or two about people and dogs so if you have an
article you would like me to copy and paste send it to me with your name so I can give you credit for the story.
Last month, we talked the recent highly publicized attacks by family pets on their owners. I didn't receive one comment
from anyone and I was sure I would. I am beginning to wonder if anyone reads this page of the web site at all.
TODAY, Wednesday, April 2, 2008 IS A DEEPLY , HEARTBREAKING DAY FOR ME. This morning at 9:30 I had to put
my 8 year old golden retriever, Lee to sleep. Lee's battle with FIBROSARCOMA began the first week of January of this
year.
Lee's cancer was first diagnosed by my veterinarian as a Mast Cell Tumor. Some describe it as a " fatty tumor. In
Lee's case, the tumor first appeared in the first week of January as a lump about the size of a half-dollar. The lump
was detected on Lee's right side, opposite his elbow. I was petting Lee and just going over him with my hands and felt
the lump and said, What the heck is this? I have been through this in past years with my prior goldens. When you feel
a lump you always think the worst.
FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2008. Today is my birthday. I am 60 years old today. What else can I say!
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 2008.
Lee came back home to me today. I have contained his ashes in a beautiful wooden urin. I sat with him in my lap and
just cried. I wrote the following poem in his memory and honor.
Seasons will come and go
in my mind's eye, memories will flow
The puppy years, puppy tears and his licks
The unconditional love he gave. Always there.
We trained each other. Chasing tennis balls in the moonlite
Dog beach, his face so bright and happy. Forever.
The AKC Cautions Pet Owners to Keep an Eye on your dog At Home and On the Road
The American Kennel Club® is warning pet owners and breeders about an alarming rise in dog thefts in recent
months and offered tips on keeping pets safe with an appearance on NBC’s Today Show earlier this month. From
parking lots to pet stores and even backyards, more dogs are disappearing. In the first three months of 2008, the
AKC has tracked more than 30 thefts from news and customer reports, versus only ten for all twelve months of 2007.
Media reports have chronicled the escalation of these “dog-nappings” from all around the country. Incidents have
included armed robbers entering a breeder’s home, tiny puppies being stuffed into purses at pet stores and most
recently, purebred pets being snatched from cars in parking lots and even shelters.
“The value of pets in people’s lives has been on the rise for a long time and now we are seeing thieves trying to
capitalize on this. Whether they seek to resell the dog, collect a ransom or breed the dogs and sell their offspring,
thieves seem to be attuned to the increased financial and emotional value pets have in our lives,” said AKC
spokesperson Lisa Peterson. “Losing a treasured family pet is devastating to the owner.”
“Criminals look for weaknesses and exploit them. They know pets can’t protect themselves, so that means owners
need to be alert,” said Lt. John Kerwick, a law enforcement K-9 handler and the President of the U.S. Police Canine
Association, Region 7. “Be wary of anyone who approaches you and asks too many questions about your dog or
where you live. This is a red flag that they may be out to snatch your pet.”
Peterson added that “These ‘dog-nappers’ are misguided and naïve. They’re stealing living beings, not jewelry that
can be pawned. Plus, it’s unlikely that they can sell the dogs for high prices without proper registration papers, and
these inept criminals are not realistically going to collect a ransom. Caring for a dog -- and especially breeding -- is a
time consuming endeavor that requires a lot of knowledge. Thieves will find themselves with a frightened and
confused animal that needs a lot of care.”
The AKC offers the following advice to prevent your “best friend” from being a target of a crime:
At Home
• Don’t let your dog off-leash – Keeping your dog close to you reduces the likelihood it will wander off and catch the
attention of thieves. A Saint Bernard that had wandered away from his owner in Nebraska was snatched up right off
the road.
• Don’t leave your dog unattended in your yard – Dogs left outdoors when no one is home for long periods of time
can be potential targets, especially if you live in a rural area and the fenced-in yard or dog runs are visible from the
street.
• Keep purchase price to yourself – If strangers approach you to admire your dog during walks, don’t answer
questions about how much the dog cost or give details about where you live.
• Breeders need to be aware of home visits by potential puppy buyers – Criminals posing as would be “puppy
buyers” have visited breeder homes to snatch dogs, while other homes have been burglarized when the owner was
away. From Yorkies in Los Angeles to Bulldogs in Connecticut, thieves have targeted young puppies of these highly
coveted breeds.
On the Road
• Never leave your dog in an unattended car, even if it’s locked – Even if you are gone for only a moment, an
unlocked car is an invitation for trouble. Also leaving expensive items in the car such as a GPS unit or laptop will only
invite thieves to break and possibly allow the dog to escape.
• Don’t tie your dog outside a store – This popular practice among city dwelling dog owners can be a recipe for
disaster. Reports have surfaced of such thefts in Manhattan. If you need to go shopping, patronize only dog-friendly
retailers or leave the dog at home.
• Be vigilant when entering or leaving establishments or venues catering to dogs such as grooming salons,
veterinarians, doggie day care or hotels –Be aware of your surroundings, such as slow moving vehicles, or people
watching you and your dog. Carry pepper spray as a precaution and, if possible, don’t walk alone late at night or stay
in a well lit area.
Recovery
• Protect your dog with microchip identification – Collars and tags can be removed so make sure you have
permanent ID with a microchip. Keep contact information current with your recovery service provider. Several pets have
been recovered because of alert people scanning and discovering microchips. For more information and to enroll
your pet in a 24 hour recovery service visit www.akccar.org.
• If you suspect your dog has been stolen – Immediately call the police / animal controlin the area your pet was
last seen.
• Have fliers with a recent photo ready to go if your dog goes missing – Keep a photo of your dog in your wallet or
on an easily accessible web account so that you can distribute immediately if your pet goes missing.
http://www.akc.org/enewsletter/yourakc/2008/april/theft.cfm
(Your comments and opinions are greatly appreciated)
Each month we will write about something different. We love a story or two about people and dogs so if you have an
article you would like me to copy and paste send it to me with your name so I can give you credit for the story.
Last month, we talked the recent highly publicized attacks by family pets on their owners. I didn't receive one comment
from anyone and I was sure I would. I am beginning to wonder if anyone reads this page of the web site at all.
TODAY, Wednesday, April 2, 2008 IS A DEEPLY , HEARTBREAKING DAY FOR ME. This morning at 9:30 I had to put
my 8 year old golden retriever, Lee to sleep. Lee's battle with FIBROSARCOMA began the first week of January of this
year.
Lee's cancer was first diagnosed by my veterinarian as a Mast Cell Tumor. Some describe it as a " fatty tumor. In
Lee's case, the tumor first appeared in the first week of January as a lump about the size of a half-dollar. The lump
was detected on Lee's right side, opposite his elbow. I was petting Lee and just going over him with my hands and felt
the lump and said, What the heck is this? I have been through this in past years with my prior goldens. When you feel
a lump you always think the worst.
FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2008. Today is my birthday. I am 60 years old today. What else can I say!
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 2008.
Lee came back home to me today. I have contained his ashes in a beautiful wooden urin. I sat with him in my lap and
just cried. I wrote the following poem in his memory and honor.
Seasons will come and go
in my mind's eye, memories will flow
The puppy years, puppy tears and his licks
The unconditional love he gave. Always there.
We trained each other. Chasing tennis balls in the moonlite
Dog beach, his face so bright and happy. Forever.
The AKC Cautions Pet Owners to Keep an Eye on your dog At Home and On the Road
The American Kennel Club® is warning pet owners and breeders about an alarming rise in dog thefts in recent
months and offered tips on keeping pets safe with an appearance on NBC’s Today Show earlier this month. From
parking lots to pet stores and even backyards, more dogs are disappearing. In the first three months of 2008, the
AKC has tracked more than 30 thefts from news and customer reports, versus only ten for all twelve months of 2007.
Media reports have chronicled the escalation of these “dog-nappings” from all around the country. Incidents have
included armed robbers entering a breeder’s home, tiny puppies being stuffed into purses at pet stores and most
recently, purebred pets being snatched from cars in parking lots and even shelters.
“The value of pets in people’s lives has been on the rise for a long time and now we are seeing thieves trying to
capitalize on this. Whether they seek to resell the dog, collect a ransom or breed the dogs and sell their offspring,
thieves seem to be attuned to the increased financial and emotional value pets have in our lives,” said AKC
spokesperson Lisa Peterson. “Losing a treasured family pet is devastating to the owner.”
“Criminals look for weaknesses and exploit them. They know pets can’t protect themselves, so that means owners
need to be alert,” said Lt. John Kerwick, a law enforcement K-9 handler and the President of the U.S. Police Canine
Association, Region 7. “Be wary of anyone who approaches you and asks too many questions about your dog or
where you live. This is a red flag that they may be out to snatch your pet.”
Peterson added that “These ‘dog-nappers’ are misguided and naïve. They’re stealing living beings, not jewelry that
can be pawned. Plus, it’s unlikely that they can sell the dogs for high prices without proper registration papers, and
these inept criminals are not realistically going to collect a ransom. Caring for a dog -- and especially breeding -- is a
time consuming endeavor that requires a lot of knowledge. Thieves will find themselves with a frightened and
confused animal that needs a lot of care.”
The AKC offers the following advice to prevent your “best friend” from being a target of a crime:
At Home
• Don’t let your dog off-leash – Keeping your dog close to you reduces the likelihood it will wander off and catch the
attention of thieves. A Saint Bernard that had wandered away from his owner in Nebraska was snatched up right off
the road.
• Don’t leave your dog unattended in your yard – Dogs left outdoors when no one is home for long periods of time
can be potential targets, especially if you live in a rural area and the fenced-in yard or dog runs are visible from the
street.
• Keep purchase price to yourself – If strangers approach you to admire your dog during walks, don’t answer
questions about how much the dog cost or give details about where you live.
• Breeders need to be aware of home visits by potential puppy buyers – Criminals posing as would be “puppy
buyers” have visited breeder homes to snatch dogs, while other homes have been burglarized when the owner was
away. From Yorkies in Los Angeles to Bulldogs in Connecticut, thieves have targeted young puppies of these highly
coveted breeds.
On the Road
• Never leave your dog in an unattended car, even if it’s locked – Even if you are gone for only a moment, an
unlocked car is an invitation for trouble. Also leaving expensive items in the car such as a GPS unit or laptop will only
invite thieves to break and possibly allow the dog to escape.
• Don’t tie your dog outside a store – This popular practice among city dwelling dog owners can be a recipe for
disaster. Reports have surfaced of such thefts in Manhattan. If you need to go shopping, patronize only dog-friendly
retailers or leave the dog at home.
• Be vigilant when entering or leaving establishments or venues catering to dogs such as grooming salons,
veterinarians, doggie day care or hotels –Be aware of your surroundings, such as slow moving vehicles, or people
watching you and your dog. Carry pepper spray as a precaution and, if possible, don’t walk alone late at night or stay
in a well lit area.
Recovery
• Protect your dog with microchip identification – Collars and tags can be removed so make sure you have
permanent ID with a microchip. Keep contact information current with your recovery service provider. Several pets have
been recovered because of alert people scanning and discovering microchips. For more information and to enroll
your pet in a 24 hour recovery service visit www.akccar.org.
• If you suspect your dog has been stolen – Immediately call the police / animal controlin the area your pet was
last seen.
• Have fliers with a recent photo ready to go if your dog goes missing – Keep a photo of your dog in your wallet or
on an easily accessible web account so that you can distribute immediately if your pet goes missing.
http://www.akc.org/enewsletter/yourakc/2008/april/theft.cfm
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