roadside vaccs & chipping..?! - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Carmeow · 03-31-2012, 09:38 AM

Howdy! Luma, bf and I are currently on the road to bfs hometown to introduce Luma to her grandmama! We were going through some small town and saw a sign for "low cost" vaccinations and microchipping. What the heck? They were doing it right there in the hot sun by the highway!! Crazy people...arent they worried about their dogs having an adverse reaction? Seems shady, but there was a huge line of people. It makes me so angry!! I hate when peolle cut corners at their dog's expense!

ralphthepoodle · 03-31-2012, 09:41 AM

Down where i live there is one on like every block and usally there is a HUGE line of people waiting! Its ridiculous and sad

sophias mommy · 03-31-2012, 09:42 AM

That's insane!

Yorkiemom1 · 03-31-2012, 09:45 AM

Most people have no idea of the complications that can occur with vaccinations. I am concerned with your statement, "in the hot sun, by the side of the highway"....hoping they are not letting that vaccine lay around in the sun or in the heat....most people just do not know how dangerous this is....and you would be surprised how many people would think this is more acceptable than a knowledgable breeder giving their own vaccinations!

lovespandp · 03-31-2012, 09:46 AM

That is crazy- I mean the chance of your dog having a reaction is high! Peanut has to get a shot of benadrly before his shots... I couldn't imange just stoping on the side of the road LOL., Crazy!

gracielove · 03-31-2012, 09:48 AM

It may be being sponsored by the county or the city. When they require that people have their pets vaccinated or chipped they have to offer a low cost method for people to comply. Seems like they could have sprung for a better site to have it done. Cheap.

Carmeow · 03-31-2012, 09:51 AM

There was a tiny trailer where i assume the vacs were stored but there was no vet uniform worn and it was honest to god right on the highway.the dogs were laying in grass getting shots as cars zoom by and half werent even on a leash. Yeah youre saving money on the shots but good luck when you have to bring your dog tothe vet afterward from a bad reaction.

ralphthepoodle · 03-31-2012, 09:55 AM

I hate them. I get people do them because they are cheaper butt if your pet has a reaction you will have wish you went to the vet

Yorkiemom1 · 03-31-2012, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Carmeow

There was a tiny trailer where i assume the vacs were stored but there was no vet uniform worn and it was honest to god right on the highway.the dogs were laying in grass getting shots as cars zoom by and half werent even on a leash. Yeah youre saving money on the shots but good luck when you have to bring your dog tothe vet afterward from a bad reaction.

Hopefully they can make it to a vet before they loose their dog.

yorkietalkjilly · 03-31-2012, 12:46 PM

This has disaster written all over it. How do they know who the providers really are and if their vaccine is anything but saline? Is the paperwork even legal? My goodness, when will people stop treating dogs like government projects and awarding the job to the cheapest bidder?

Nancy1999 · 03-31-2012, 12:51 PM

Oh wow, is that even legal? I wonder if they are offering rabies, I know only a licensed vet can give those. Can you report it to anyone?

megansmomma · 03-31-2012, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Carmeow

There was a tiny trailer where i assume the vacs were stored but there was no vet uniform worn and it was honest to god right on the highway.the dogs were laying in grass getting shots as cars zoom by and half werent even on a leash. Yeah youre saving money on the shots but good luck when you have to bring your dog tothe vet afterward from a bad reaction.

I didn't realize that a Vet wore a uniform to distinguish. My Vet wears a tshirt and khakis when he's in the office but has his DVM diploma hanging on the office wall. That's how I know he is a licensed professional in the State of Illinois. There are mobile vet clinics that are funded by donations and volunteers that do things like spay/neuters, vaccines, chipping and staffed by Vets to address the need of the pet population. If they are administering Rabies vaccines or performing medical procedures for a FEE this needs to be done by a Vet. Did you happen to stop and talk to anyone associated with this mobile clinic? If you had a question about this clinic credentials you should take down the information and report to the Veterinary Board of the state of Texas. They will investigate and even prosecute if it's found that they are practicing Veterinary Medicine without a license.

Lovetodream88 · 03-31-2012, 01:51 PM

Sometimes if they didn't have those people would not get any shots for there dogs.

megansmomma · 03-31-2012, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly

This has disaster written all over it. How do they know who the providers really are and if their vaccine is anything but saline? Is the paperwork even legal? My goodness, when will people stop treating dogs like government projects and awarding the job to the cheapest bidder?

It is ILLEGAL to pretend to be a Vet and like I said in my previous post it should be reported. But I have a feeling this was a low cost clinic with volunteers including a Vet. I bet is we had the town this happened in we would be able to look up a vaccine event today.

Look at Petco, they have a clinic several times a month to offer low cost vaccines. There is a clinic in my area that offers $50 spay/neuter for bully breeds. They will even pick your bully breed up the day of surgery. There are grant programs that can be applied for that help defray the costs of these clinics so that more animals are properly vaccinated. I'm happy to hear that there were so many people at this event willing to take the time to receive low cost vaccines. I highly doubt this was someone who decided to make a quick buck on the side of the road and there is much more than meets the eye as you past by.

KazzyK810 · 03-31-2012, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Carmeow

Howdy! Luma, bf and I are currently on the road to bfs hometown to introduce Luma to her grandmama! We were going through some small town and saw a sign for "low cost" vaccinations and microchipping. What the heck? They were doing it right there in the hot sun by the highway!! Crazy people...arent they worried about their dogs having an adverse reaction? Seems shady, but there was a huge line of people. It makes me so angry!! I hate when peolle cut corners at their dog's expense!

Well, I personally think it's awesome that the town offers lost cost clinics!

If it wasn't for low cost (& donation supported clinics), some pets may not get needed shots, get microchipped, or be spayed or neutered.

03-31-2012, 09:38 AM	#1
Carmeow I♥ my girls Luma+Rosie Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Aggieland, TX Posts: 3,359	roadside vaccs & chipping..?! Howdy! Luma, bf and I are currently on the road to bfs hometown to introduce Luma to her grandmama! We were going through some small town and saw a sign for "low cost" vaccinations and microchipping. What the heck? They were doing it right there in the hot sun by the highway!! Crazy people...arent they worried about their dogs having an adverse reaction? Seems shady, but there was a huge line of people. It makes me so angry!! I hate when peolle cut corners at their dog's expense! __________________ Carmen, mama to Luma & my little angel in Heaven, Rosie.

03-31-2012, 09:42 AM	#3
sophias mommy YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 3,609	That's insane! __________________ Sarah Sophia & Brody

03-31-2012, 09:46 AM	#5
lovespandp ♥Momma's Bambino♥ Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ca Posts: 10,026	That is crazy- I mean the chance of your dog having a reaction is high! Peanut has to get a shot of benadrly before his shots... I couldn't imange just stoping on the side of the road LOL., Crazy! __________________ "People with nothing to hide don't usually feel the need to say so."

03-31-2012, 09:51 AM	#7
Carmeow I♥ my girls Luma+Rosie Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Aggieland, TX Posts: 3,359	There was a tiny trailer where i assume the vacs were stored but there was no vet uniform worn and it was honest to god right on the highway.the dogs were laying in grass getting shots as cars zoom by and half werent even on a leash. Yeah youre saving money on the shots but good luck when you have to bring your dog tothe vet afterward from a bad reaction. __________________ Carmen, mama to Luma & my little angel in Heaven, Rosie. Last edited by Carmeow; 03-31-2012 at 09:55 AM.

03-31-2012, 12:46 PM	#10
yorkietalkjilly ♥ Love My Tibbe! ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: D/FW, Texas Posts: 22,140	This has disaster written all over it. How do they know who the providers really are and if their vaccine is anything but saline? Is the paperwork even legal? My goodness, when will people stop treating dogs like government projects and awarding the job to the cheapest bidder? __________________ Jeanie and Tibbe One must do the best one can. You may get some marks for a very imperfect answer: you will certainly get none for leaving the question alone. C. S. Lewis

03-31-2012, 09:41 AM	#2
ralphthepoodle Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: West Columbia Posts: 426	Down where i live there is one on like every block and usally there is a HUGE line of people waiting! Its ridiculous and sad

03-31-2012, 09:45 AM	#4
Yorkiemom1 Rosehill Yorkies Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 9,462	Most people have no idea of the complications that can occur with vaccinations. I am concerned with your statement, "in the hot sun, by the side of the highway"....hoping they are not letting that vaccine lay around in the sun or in the heat....most people just do not know how dangerous this is....and you would be surprised how many people would think this is more acceptable than a knowledgable breeder giving their own vaccinations!

03-31-2012, 09:48 AM	#6
gracielove YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY Posts: 6,582	It may be being sponsored by the county or the city. When they require that people have their pets vaccinated or chipped they have to offer a low cost method for people to comply. Seems like they could have sprung for a better site to have it done. Cheap.

03-31-2012, 09:55 AM	#8
ralphthepoodle Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: West Columbia Posts: 426	I hate them. I get people do them because they are cheaper butt if your pet has a reaction you will have wish you went to the vet

03-31-2012, 12:51 PM	#11
Nancy1999 I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 25,396 Blog Entries: 2	Oh wow, is that even legal? I wonder if they are offering rabies, I know only a licensed vet can give those. Can you report it to anyone? __________________ NancyJoey Proud members of the CrAzYcLuB and YAP! ** Just Say No to Puppymills – Join YAP! Yorkshire Terrier Club of America – Breeder Referrals

03-31-2012, 01:51 PM	#13
Lovetodream88 Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md Posts: 23,249	Sometimes if they didn't have those people would not get any shots for there dogs. __________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart!