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xnatalie · 11-30-2007, 07:36 PM

it's a pretty smart rule, i think.. they should have all their shots before going anywhere where they might get another dog sick, or get sick themselves.

s13silviagirl · 11-30-2007, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by MyFairLacy

grooming takes time...takes so long for a good bath and all the extras they do, drying completely, brushing out, and haircut. If a dog is matted or won't be still, it takes even more time. I think three hours is very reasonable. And groomers have to make money...it's hard work to be a groomer...not just playing all day with puppies like some people think. You can get some really hard to handle dogs, aggressive dogs, nervous dogs, dirty dogs, matted dogs, flea/tick-covered dogs....groomers get bitten and scratched. It's hard work to be a good groomer.

Ditto, and they typically don't have insurance or health care...

addicted · 11-30-2007, 08:01 PM

Yes, they have been requiring that for a few years now. Before that, they didn't... some places are different I guess.

mirobie · 11-30-2007, 08:05 PM

I just received my January issue of Dog Fancy. In it there is an article that says that just as the Center for Disease Control declared that the canine Rabies virus was elminated in the US there are possible outbreaks in two states, Michigan and Florida. There was a cat in Hernando County FL that was diagnosed with Rabies. Maybe the annoucement is causing some concern and they are trying to prevent any outbreaks from happening.

yorkiegirl83 · 11-30-2007, 08:05 PM

Mine always wear their rabies tags, but I think I might make copies of all their records to keep on me or in the car just in case I should ever need it.

MyFairLacy · 11-30-2007, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by mirobie

I just received my January issue of Dog Fancy. In it there is an article that says that just as the Center for Disease Control declared that the canine Rabies virus was elminated in the US there are possible outbreaks in two states, Michigan and Florida. There was a cat in Hernando County FL that was diagnosed with Rabies. Maybe the annoucement is causing some concern and they are trying to prevent any outbreaks from happening.

There have been several rabies cases around here recently (mostly skunks and raccoons and other animals) but I'm pretty sure there have been a few dog and cat cases too

MyFairLacy · 11-30-2007, 08:07 PM

None of my pets wear their rabies tags. If they ever start making them tiny with crystals encrusted, then maybe she can wear them

They are always so big and shaped like a bell or some wierd shape and like red or green...just does NOT go with her outfits

mirobie · 11-30-2007, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by MyFairLacy

None of my pets wear their rabies tags. If they ever start making them tiny with crystals encrusted, then maybe she can wear them

They are always so big and shaped like a bell or some wierd shape and like red or green...just does NOT go with her outfits

That's why I don't keep mine on my dog's collars. This year our tags are a large green bell. My dog's are 4 and 6 pounds, it would hang down so low it would bother them. I agree with them getting strict on vacinations. I prefer the extra effort to prevent an outbreak than trying to beat it later.

tjdmom · 11-30-2007, 08:17 PM

When I brought my collie into petsmart to get her nails trimmed, I had to show proof of her rabies shot but they put it all into the computer so I don't think I have to bring it every time.

MyFairLacy · 11-30-2007, 08:17 PM

I have a friend who keeps her dog's rabies tag on her keychain. I thought that was a cool idea. Really though...tags aren't really that good when proving rabies as tags can be switched from dog to dog...the best proof is a rabies certificate issued by the vet

yorkiegirl83 · 11-30-2007, 09:13 PM

I just attach it to a clip that I change from harness to harness on Kenzie, she's the only one it bothers.

yorkiegirl83 · 11-30-2007, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by MyFairLacy

I have a friend who keeps her dog's rabies tag on her keychain. I thought that was a cool idea. Really though...tags aren't really that good when proving rabies as tags can be switched from dog to dog...the best proof is a rabies certificate issued by the vet

That is a really good idea!!

KimberlySRN · 11-30-2007, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by mirobie

That's why I don't keep mine on my dog's collars. This year our tags are a large green bell. My dog's are 4 and 6 pounds, it would hang down so low it would bother them. I agree with them getting strict on vacinations. I prefer the extra effort to prevent an outbreak than trying to beat it later.

When I had a small dog, the vet gave me a smaller tag when I asked for it. My bigger dog got the large one and my little one got the small one. (Its like a cat size)

addicted · 11-30-2007, 09:22 PM

The thing is.. tags aren't sufficient enough to verify they have their rabies shot.

Keno · 11-30-2007, 09:38 PM

we have to have a tag on the dog's harness proving she had a rabies shot ...

11-30-2007, 07:36 PM	#16
xnatalie Lovin' My Mika-Monster Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,462	it's a pretty smart rule, i think.. they should have all their shots before going anywhere where they might get another dog sick, or get sick themselves. __________________ Mika & Ollie

11-30-2007, 08:01 PM	#18
addicted IheartYorkies Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SGV, CA Posts: 1,511	Yes, they have been requiring that for a few years now. Before that, they didn't... some places are different I guess. __________________ Linda Penny Simba Bella Marley Pink

11-30-2007, 08:05 PM	#19
mirobie Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Houma LA Posts: 87	Article in Dog Fancy Magazine I just received my January issue of Dog Fancy. In it there is an article that says that just as the Center for Disease Control declared that the canine Rabies virus was elminated in the US there are possible outbreaks in two states, Michigan and Florida. There was a cat in Hernando County FL that was diagnosed with Rabies. Maybe the annoucement is causing some concern and they are trying to prevent any outbreaks from happening. __________________ Dena, Ava Obie

11-30-2007, 08:07 PM	#22
MyFairLacy Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 11,003	None of my pets wear their rabies tags. If they ever start making them tiny with crystals encrusted, then maybe she can wear them They are always so big and shaped like a bell or some wierd shape and like red or green...just does NOT go with her outfits __________________ ~Magnifique Yorkies~ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs. Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue.

11-30-2007, 08:17 PM	#25
MyFairLacy Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 11,003	I have a friend who keeps her dog's rabies tag on her keychain. I thought that was a cool idea. Really though...tags aren't really that good when proving rabies as tags can be switched from dog to dog...the best proof is a rabies certificate issued by the vet __________________ ~Magnifique Yorkies~ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs. Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue.

11-30-2007, 08:05 PM	#20
yorkiegirl83 Love My Furbabies! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: somewhere Posts: 4,427	Mine always wear their rabies tags, but I think I might make copies of all their records to keep on me or in the car just in case I should ever need it.

11-30-2007, 08:17 PM	#24
tjdmom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: upstate ny Posts: 5,847	When I brought my collie into petsmart to get her nails trimmed, I had to show proof of her rabies shot but they put it all into the computer so I don't think I have to bring it every time.

11-30-2007, 09:13 PM	#26
yorkiegirl83 Love My Furbabies! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: somewhere Posts: 4,427	I just attach it to a clip that I change from harness to harness on Kenzie, she's the only one it bothers.

11-30-2007, 09:22 PM	#29
addicted IheartYorkies Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SGV, CA Posts: 1,511	The thing is.. tags aren't sufficient enough to verify they have their rabies shot. __________________ Linda Penny Simba Bella Marley Pink

11-30-2007, 09:38 PM	#30
Keno Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: sunny CA Posts: 789	we have to have a tag on the dog's harness proving she had a rabies shot ... __________________ Dogs are such agreeable friends, they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms, they do not borrow money, they only beg for food and love.