Neil Down Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 33 minutes ago, dilligaf said: Why would any sane person bring in a so called "rescue dog" from anywhere? Unfortunately, it’s people who think they are helping the animals. The are not looking at the potential problems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gladys Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 9 minutes ago, Mr Helmut Fromage said: Gladys please point out where it states "imported European Rescue dog" Or are some pointing fingers. I agree dog control is essential, it has become very fashionable to have a dog and this will obviously increase numbers of poor owners, poor breeders, and poorly raised dogs. However this mandatory microchip program is ill timed - any time you put the onus on the user giving a chance to avoid / evade a cost it will not see positive results. It is now easier to have an unregistered dog. No, it doesn't, but there is a charity which regularly updates in FB about dogs being brought in from the UK for re- homing. Some of those dogs are from further afield. On a xenophobic level I do not have a problem, but on a let's sort our own bit out, I do. ( I used to be supportive of that charity, but no longer when they are basically importing the problem to solve rather than solving the problem here.) Btw you raised the Daily Mail Grrr connection, not me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.K. Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 39 minutes ago, quilp said: How much does the implant cost? I'll fund yours if you like..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gladys Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 On the topic of implants, I would try one and if I liked it go for two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.K. Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 Just now, Gladys said: On the topic of implants, I would try one and if I liked it go for two. Presumably for balance...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craggy_steve Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 8 hours ago, Mr Helmut Fromage said: Gladys please point out where it states "imported European Rescue dog" Or are some pointing fingers. I agree dog control is essential, it has become very fashionable to have a dog and this will obviously increase numbers of poor owners, poor breeders, and poorly raised dogs. However this mandatory microchip program is ill timed - any time you put the onus on the user giving a chance to avoid / evade a cost it will not see positive results. It is now easier to have an unregistered dog. 8 hours ago, quilp said: How much does the implant cost? You can get your dog chipped by the ManxSPCA for a minimum donation of £15. The old annual dog license used to cost £20 which was discounted to £10 for dogs which were already chipped. So chipping "for life" can cost less than one year's dog license. Seems sensible and better for less well off dog owners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Down Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 12 hours ago, Mr Helmut Fromage said: Gladys please point out where it states "imported European Rescue dog" Or are some pointing fingers. I agree dog control is essential, it has become very fashionable to have a dog and this will obviously increase numbers of poor owners, poor breeders, and poorly raised dogs. However this mandatory microchip program is ill timed - any time you put the onus on the user giving a chance to avoid / evade a cost it will not see positive results. It is now easier to have an unregistered dog. So much garbage in one posting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gladys Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 4 hours ago, craggy_steve said: You can get your dog chipped by the ManxSPCA for a minimum donation of £15. The old annual dog license used to cost £20 which was discounted to £10 for dogs which were already chipped. So chipping "for life" can cost less than one year's dog license. Seems sensible and better for less well off dog owners. The practice associated with the vet in question offers thus free if you sign up for their annual health plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Power Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 I quite like dogs but would in no way trust any of them with kids. I was once bitten in the face by the sweetest tempered Labrador who had never ever done anything like that before. One minute he was being the most affectionate thing you could imagine and the next a completely unprovoked bite. I didn't make anything of it but realised that dogs and cats are animals, they can be unpredictable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craggy_steve Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 2 hours ago, Gladys said: The practice associated with the vet in question offers thus free if you sign up for their annual health plan. ManxSPCA don't use a vet to do microchipping, they have got their own staff trained / qualified to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillip Dearden Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 18 hours ago, hissingsid said: So you all hate dogs...fair enough but a mistake was made and the family who owned the dog has plenty of reason to pursue the vet who caused all this misery and expense. I do not hate dogs at all, a number are assisting me in typing this response now. Are you sure a mistake was made? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillip Dearden Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 18 hours ago, P.K. said: Which, of course, puts the lie to all the dog owners who always claim "It doesn't bite...." when it's blindingly obvious they ALL bite. That's why they have teeth. I still just can't believe all the dog owners with young children. A tragedy waiting to happen when the trigger point is reached. Stupid stupid stupid people.... Slightly dogmatic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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