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concretegurl · 03-10-2011, 02:08 AM

So glad you had him scanned to be sure...checking craig's list, the paper and animal control to see if a dog is reported missing only works if the dog is reported missing locally...my worse fear personally, not only that my dog would be lost, but found and kept because someone didn't check to see I reported them missing to animal control and have them chipped

...in saying that my Scoobers was dumped outside a pound and was home again chipped also the pound contacted the registered chip person and no response...later in talking to the chip people...apparently the previous registered person had several hundred dogs registered to them!

Unfortunately pup mills and otherwise also use chips as a selling point...ye that and if someone didn't bother to update their chip info...they may not want to be found...sad sad sad, seems its always "older" dogs who get dumped.

Congrats on having him! Looks like he found a really good home now! Looking forward to more posts from you on how everything goes

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Originally Posted by lucyaboo

Another person where we get the doggies food & supplies, etc said that he looked like an Australian Terrier also & showed me pictures when I was there buying his harness & leash. SO ~ his name is Aussie!! As mentioned, he looked at me when testing this name & his eyes sparkled

The vet scanned him & he has a Home again chip. She called & checked - he had not been reported lost/missing. She also got the contact number for the owner & the number is disconnected. My vet said this has become the normal thing here. So he now belongs to us. I will register him now that he is named.

She looked him over & her main concern at this time is his teeth. He will be loosing some of them. They are pretty bad. That is why he's having trouble eating. He will go on Saturday for the cleaning. The dental special they have is with the cleaning they do a complete blood panel for a GREAT price. Pebble's had hers done last month. He got all his shots & I'll know the fecal test results tomorrow, vet wasn't to worried about this.

She estimated him to be 8 years old, so his birthday is 3/8/2003. So

to Aussie ~ sweet boy!!

Baha Angel · 03-10-2011, 02:55 PM

I love the name Aussie.

Good on you for taking him in, he deserves a good mommy. Hope all is well, and he is as healthy as can be!! Try the special dog food that most vets sell, I believe it's A/D, and dogs can't resist it. I know it took Holly a while to eat when I brought her home, but now she's a little piggy. :P

Bentleys Momma · 03-10-2011, 03:01 PM

Happy Birthday Aussie

lucyaboo · 03-13-2011, 07:10 AM

Well all went pretty good at the vet yesterday. His basic with CBC blood work came out real good. Only a couple things out of range, the vet was ok with them though. Aussie did'nt loose any teeth, but he does have really bad gums. He has 2 prescriptions to help them get better.
I am so happy he is alright

Now we need to work on him being afraid...

yorkietalkjilly · 03-13-2011, 08:49 AM

Poor baby. Sounds like he's not had any dental care in his life. I hope he gets less afraid. Give him a big hug.

yorkieusa · 03-13-2011, 09:10 AM

I'm glad his health is good. I hope his gums will be ok. It's wonderful he's getting such great care.

lucyaboo · 03-14-2011, 10:04 PM

The Home again microchip finally got transfered under my name. The only information that came over was his name (he didn't react to it, I didn't keep it), the type of dog - Yorkshire Terrier & his birthday - December 1, 2000!! That makes him two years older than the vet estimated.

If this is correct from the past owner, he was born on my birth date

it was meant to be!

Mom to Hot Rod · 03-14-2011, 10:30 PM

sounds like you and Aussie were destined by to together. Thank you for taking him in and giving him a great home. I am sure in not time he and the girls will get along famously!

My Sophia · 03-14-2011, 10:31 PM

The joys of living in the foreclosure capital of the U.S., huh? check out K9's and Kitties on Lake Mead & Rampart if you're in the NW area. They carry most all of the better quality foods, including S & C, and they have lots and lots of samples that you can get and try if he is still fussy.

Wabbit · 03-14-2011, 10:41 PM

awww poor little guy!!! Congratulations to you and to Aussie!!! I'm so happy he's found a good forever home with you and your family!

I adopted a 10 yr. old little girl...and she's been a BLESSING for our whole family!! Same birthdays??? Looks like it was definitely meant to be!!

lucyaboo · 03-15-2011, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by My Sophia

The joys of living in the foreclosure capital of the U.S., huh? check out K9's and Kitties on Lake Mead & Rampart if you're in the NW area. They carry most all of the better quality foods, including S & C, and they have lots and lots of samples that you can get and try if he is still fussy.

Isn't that the truth!! Pretty sad here with the housing & how much they are NOT worth now. I have a couple friends that lost their house

Thanks for the info about K9's & Kitties. I have seen them at a few doggie events around the NW area. I'll check them out. Aussie is eating really good now & is eating the same as the girls, except for the Preference (Honest Kitchen).

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Originally Posted by Mom to Hot Rod

sounds like you and Aussie were destined by to together. Thank you for taking him in and giving him a great home. I am sure in not time he and the girls will get along famously!

Thanks Bo ~ the girls are wondering what he's doing here & they are trying to be mad at mom & dad ~ lol
It's been a week & a day & I am so happy to have him here

he is a sweet little guy!

03-10-2011, 02:55 PM	#17
Baha Angel Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Bahamas Posts: 131	I love the name Aussie. Good on you for taking him in, he deserves a good mommy. Hope all is well, and he is as healthy as can be!! Try the special dog food that most vets sell, I believe it's A/D, and dogs can't resist it. I know it took Holly a while to eat when I brought her home, but now she's a little piggy. :P __________________ Shifu ♥ Chewie ♥ Max RIP Holly Angel

03-10-2011, 03:01 PM	#18
Bentleys Momma YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 793	Happy Birthday Aussie __________________ "If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went." — Will Rogers

03-13-2011, 07:10 AM	#19
lucyaboo & pebbleliny ♥ my pups Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: LV NV Posts: 834	Well all went pretty good at the vet yesterday. His basic with CBC blood work came out real good. Only a couple things out of range, the vet was ok with them though. Aussie did'nt loose any teeth, but he does have really bad gums. He has 2 prescriptions to help them get better. I am so happy he is alright Now we need to work on him being afraid... __________________ MY 's BUDDY & BRONX & BERRI ~ MISSING MY 5 Handstamped pet ID tags at dogsidtagged.com ~ the Crew - YT 10% off code DIDT10YT

03-13-2011, 09:10 AM	#21
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	I'm glad his health is good. I hope his gums will be ok. It's wonderful he's getting such great care. __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

03-14-2011, 10:04 PM	#22
lucyaboo & pebbleliny ♥ my pups Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: LV NV Posts: 834	The Home again microchip finally got transfered under my name. The only information that came over was his name (he didn't react to it, I didn't keep it), the type of dog - Yorkshire Terrier & his birthday - December 1, 2000!! That makes him two years older than the vet estimated. If this is correct from the past owner, he was born on my birth date it was meant to be! __________________ MY 's BUDDY & BRONX & BERRI ~ MISSING MY 5 Handstamped pet ID tags at dogsidtagged.com ~ the Crew - YT 10% off code DIDT10YT

03-13-2011, 08:49 AM	#20
yorkietalkjilly ♥ Love My Tibbe! ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: D/FW, Texas Posts: 22,140	Poor baby. Sounds like he's not had any dental care in his life. I hope he gets less afraid. Give him a big hug.

03-14-2011, 10:30 PM	#23
Mom to Hot Rod Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: MD Posts: 10,908	sounds like you and Aussie were destined by to together. Thank you for taking him in and giving him a great home. I am sure in not time he and the girls will get along famously! __________________ www.kissecollar.com Soft Cone Collars for Post-surgery and much more! 10% (non-food) - Discount code YT10

03-14-2011, 10:31 PM	#24
My Sophia YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV, USA Posts: 467	The joys of living in the foreclosure capital of the U.S., huh? check out K9's and Kitties on Lake Mead & Rampart if you're in the NW area. They carry most all of the better quality foods, including S & C, and they have lots and lots of samples that you can get and try if he is still fussy.

03-14-2011, 10:41 PM	#25
Wabbit Love my little flowers Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: In Gorgeous Montana!!! Posts: 4,499	awww poor little guy!!! Congratulations to you and to Aussie!!! I'm so happy he's found a good forever home with you and your family! I adopted a 10 yr. old little girl...and she's been a BLESSING for our whole family!! Same birthdays??? Looks like it was definitely meant to be!! __________________ Tam Flower babies: *Daizy Mae and Tulip Petals* RIP Honey Rose & Jasmine Last edited by Wabbit; 03-14-2011 at 10:43 PM.