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yorkietalkjilly · 11-16-2012, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by MishyMish

I read somewhere that having the actual chip # is NOT a good idea. If someone stole your dog, they could change the registry information or if someone failed to register then they have the information handy to register a dog thats not theirs.

I personally called home again and asked them their policy on registering and re-registering chips. There are additional security things that need to be met to make changes on the registry. I can't speak on them all.

I'll just have to take that chance but if that kind of person found him, he's not coming home with their help anyway!

my2boyz · 11-16-2012, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by MishyMish

I read somewhere that having the actual chip # is NOT a good idea. If someone stole your dog, they could change the registry information or if someone failed to register then they have the information handy to register a dog thats not theirs.

I personally called home again and asked them their policy on registering and re-registering chips. There are additional security things that need to be met to make changes on the registry. I can't speak on them all.

I don't keep the chip # with the dog...I keep it with me or in their file. That way if they ever do come up missing and they need any kind of proof that the dog is mine I will have it...just another level of information I like to have on hand in case it's needed.

my2boyz · 11-16-2012, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly

I'll just have to take that chance but if that kind of person found him, he's not coming home with their help anyway!

I agree 100%

chestermama · 11-16-2012, 04:19 PM

I always keep a current picture of chester and I together as well, and I keep his latest vaccine record with me as well

Verbena · 11-16-2012, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Yorkiemom1

6. place the crated or x-penned pup in the bathroom, close the door and hang another do not disturb tag on THAT door too! I had a door tag custom made that says, " WARNING!! Small dog that BITES BIG!!...DO NOT ENTER WITHOUT OWNER"!!!

Lmao. I love the sign

Verbena · 11-16-2012, 04:33 PM

Actually everyone has cellphones now. You can put all the information in the address book of your phone. Put the dogs name, microchip id number, if there is a phone number like home again, rabies number any other info. And have a recent pic on your phone.

GuinnessStout · 11-16-2012, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by lovespandp

This is great, but if they were stolen... They can just take the collar off right? The website says " Tagg -- The Pet Tracker is only recommended for dogs that weigh 10 lbs or more." How much does Guinness weigh?

Guinness is a slim 12.8 lbs as of today at the vet, so yea I have a not average size yorkie lol

MidnightUnicorn · 11-16-2012, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by CouversMom

I just never leave my two alone in the hotel. That is my advice. This would have never happened if Bengi were not left. If I can't take my two, they stay with my mom at her house so they are safe.

Agreed.

GuinnessStout · 11-16-2012, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly

Tibbe's Home Again collar/harness tag came today. It has the 1-888-466-3242 number to call Home Again and report a found dog. The finder reads the chip number from the tag to Home Again, they look it up and contact the owner of record that the dog has been found. Also, Home Again has something called Pet Rescue, an email alert service for Home Again participants. If you call Home Again to report you've lost a pet, they email alert everyone in the system signed up for Pet Rescue o be on the alert for the lost dog. I think the dog's picture goes out in the email but I'm not certain of that or if it is just a physical description, details of last seen time, date, etc., but I think it said that the picture is sent along if one is on the Home Again website. As Bengi stayed so close to where he escaped, I imagine that Home Again would email everyone in the program within that zip code or codes for up to 10 miles I think it is to be on th alert for him had he been an HA chipped dog. Anyway, Pet Rescue is just another little chance of finding your dog.

I have the app on my phone and IPad and if a dog or cat goes missing within 25 miles of my home I get an alert with name and picture and details

capt_noonie · 11-16-2012, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by CouversMom

I just never leave my two alone in the hotel. That is my advice. This would have never happened if Bengi were not left. If I can't take my two, they stay with my mom at her house so they are safe.

I think most of us would agree with your post, but not always do all circumstances allow for someone you trust to watch the dogs while you are away from home. Every Sept we have a business trip to a trade show in Vegas. Usually MIL watches Uni and who ever we happen to be fostering. This year MIL had to pick up and go to France during the same time we were going to be gone to see her dying brother for the last time before he passed away. There is no one else I trust to watch my dogs. Well there is one person, but she's not allowed to even have her dog at her apt, so having another or two isn't gonna fly. So in our case we didn't have a choice. And I didn't want to leave them at a pet hotel that we've never been to or checked out before. Everything was so last minute. Good thing the hotel we always stay at is pet friendly.

However, I would not advise to sneak a dog into a hotel that is not pet friendly. Bc if something were to happen, the hotel isn't going to do anything, and possibly charge you even more for breaking the rules.

yorkietalkjilly · 11-16-2012, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by my2boyz

I don't keep the chip # with the dog...I keep it with me or in their file. That way if they ever do come up missing and they need any kind of proof that the dog is mine I will have it...just another level of information I like to have on hand in case it's needed.

Well, in a case like that, I would have reported Tibbe missing to Home Again and they are not going to update or re-register him to another owner during that time. Besides, in ownership disputes, it's the preponderance of evidence that wins the day and I have have overwhelming amounts of proof and people to testify to that. And there are those cute tricks he does to only words I know that he can perform for the court!

yorkietalkjilly · 11-16-2012, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by GuinnessStout

I have the app on my phone and IPad and if a dog or cat goes missing within 25 miles of my home I get an alert with name and picture and details

Neat! Who feeds the missing dog info into the database? Do all the chip companies and rescues and shelters?

my2boyz · 11-16-2012, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly

Well, in a case like that, I would have reported Tibbe missing to Home Again and they are not going to update or re-register him to another owner during that time. Besides, in ownership disputes, it's the preponderance of evidence that wins the day and I have have overwhelming amounts of proof and people to testify to that. And there are those cute tricks he does to only words I know that he can perform for the court!

capt_noonie · 11-16-2012, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly

Neat! Who feeds the missing dog info into the database? Do all the chip companies and rescues and shelters?

I think if you sign up with Home Again you get these alerts. But the owner who lost the pet would go onto HA's site and change the pet's status to Lost and then the alert goes out.

gracielove · 11-16-2012, 05:55 PM

I have always used the do not disturb sign when I have had to leave a pet in a hotel room but after this I am never ever going to leave any animal alone in the room. I'm good with the microchip but if no one can catch your dog that is not going to help.

Years ago my parents left their little Sheltie with me and my husband while they went on vacation. While I was at work the husband carelessly let the dog out and he ran off. It was a horrible experience. We lived 12 miles from where my parents lived. We searched daily for that dog. Driving all over, calling for him, putting signs up and ads with a sizable reward in the paper. Finally someone told us to put clothing out so if he was near by he would get the scent and follow it. I went to my parents house and picked up all kinds of things that would have their scent on it. Early the next morning I heard a bark outside. I jumped up and ran out and there he was! He had been gone for a week! I can't honestly say I know for sure the clothing worked but the timing sure was right. I had placed the clothing in circles beyond our property line for quite a distance and right up to the door. It is something to keep in mind if your dog ever gets out though.

11-16-2012, 04:19 PM	#34
chestermama YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: washington Posts: 3,383 Blog Entries: 1	I always keep a current picture of chester and I together as well, and I keep his latest vaccine record with me as well

11-16-2012, 04:33 PM	#36
Verbena Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: with my flying monkeys Posts: 15,620 Blog Entries: 7	Actually everyone has cellphones now. You can put all the information in the address book of your phone. Put the dogs name, microchip id number, if there is a phone number like home again, rabies number any other info. And have a recent pic on your phone.

11-16-2012, 05:55 PM	#45
gracielove YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY Posts: 6,582	I have always used the do not disturb sign when I have had to leave a pet in a hotel room but after this I am never ever going to leave any animal alone in the room. I'm good with the microchip but if no one can catch your dog that is not going to help. Years ago my parents left their little Sheltie with me and my husband while they went on vacation. While I was at work the husband carelessly let the dog out and he ran off. It was a horrible experience. We lived 12 miles from where my parents lived. We searched daily for that dog. Driving all over, calling for him, putting signs up and ads with a sizable reward in the paper. Finally someone told us to put clothing out so if he was near by he would get the scent and follow it. I went to my parents house and picked up all kinds of things that would have their scent on it. Early the next morning I heard a bark outside. I jumped up and ran out and there he was! He had been gone for a week! I can't honestly say I know for sure the clothing worked but the timing sure was right. I had placed the clothing in circles beyond our property line for quite a distance and right up to the door. It is something to keep in mind if your dog ever gets out though.