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| Train, contain, maintain, and supervise your pets to ... - Examiner Posted: 06 Apr 2010 09:22 PM PDT Any dog can escape from its owners if it is improperly contained. Any dog can be stolen, and indeed dogs have been stolen in New Jersey on a number of occasions, especially show and purebreed dogs. In 2008, there was a rash of thefts of show dogs in NJ, including two corgis on their way to a show in Edison. Domestic disputes all too often involve not only the two disputing parties, but any children or pets in the family as well. There are some actions we can take to improve the security of our pets. In addition to tips laid out in "Tips for keeping your dog safe this Spring" here are some ideas: 1) Make sure your pet has identification. Microchips are a great backup plan because they are not easily removed. Inner thigh or belly ID tattoos are often chosen for the same reason. A basic collar and tag combination remains the first line of identification because on sight people will recognize that a dog is owned and may be able to tell by whom from descriptions. 2) Make sure your pet is supervised and contained. Dogs love to romp off leash, but if your dog has terrible recall or high prey drive, you will need to keep a careful eye and good leash on him. Some dogs are NOT candidates for off leash play in public areas. A private dog run and securely fenced area can serve as a good alternative. Do not assume a fence will keep your dog safe, either. Watch your dog when he is outside and if you cannot supervise, bring the dog inside the house. 3) Train your dog to recognize its name, basic obedience, and to come when called. Work with a trainer if necessary because these very simple training commands can help save your dog's life in dangerous situations, such as may present themselves during an escape. A solid emergency sit has been known to keep a dog away from dangerous animals and high-speed traffic. 4) Do not leave your dog tied up outside of stores or inside of cars. Besides the danger of overheating in a car, your dogs may be stolen if the car is stolen, targeted for theft themselves, or otherwise come to harm. Tying a dog outside of a store makes him an easy target for thieves or well-meaning rescue samaritans, but also leaves your dog vulnerable to other dogs in the neighborhood and passersby. 5) If you suspect that your dog may become a victim of domestic violence, talk to a domestic violence advocate or shelter today. More and more shelters are starting to open to pets and families. Talk to your vet, boarding facilities, pet sitters, friends, and family, even rescues in your area. Someone of these pet services people may be able to help your dog get out of an unsafe situation and into a temporary but safe one. 6) Make sure you maintain records of your pet ownership. Registration papers, dog licenses, microchip papers, and veterinary records should be maintained in your name with up to date contact information. Contact the administrating agencies to ensure that your dog's paperwork is up to date and accurate. Keep copies together in a safe place. These papers can help prove ownership in the event of a dispute. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Take steps to keep your canine friend safe. Local resources: Academy Fence Company 119 North Day Street Canis Minor Newport 31 River Drive South Maxwell & Molly's Closet 218 Spring Street Montclair Feed and Pet Supply 191 Glenridge Ave. New Jersey Coalition for Battered Women 1670 Whitehorse-Hamilton Square Road New Jersey Fence Company 32 Main St New Jersey Judiciary - Family Practice Division Quibu's Paws 802 Pennington street See the sidebar for recommended local dog trainers.
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| Dog Hoarder Has Pets Confiscated - KOKI FOX 23 Posted: 06 Apr 2010 08:18 PM PDT The stench is louder than the bark, and neighbors blame David Foster. "I didn't have all these dogs on purpose," said Foster For the past year, people say they've been terrorized by his pack of Labradors. "They multiply worse than bay-bays kids, and they're bad," said Freeda Lott. Lott says she's counted as many as three dozen running wild. "They go up through the woods, they cut through yards," said Lott. And their living conditions are a slum, filled with hoarded shreds of furniture. I asked Foster if he was able to feed all of his dogs, this was his response: "Yes, yes I feed them," said Foster. But when I arrived, I found puppies feeding on dog remains. "It's not fair to the animals," said Lott. Neighbors complained to the creek county sheriff's office, believing foster exceeded the legal limit of pets a keeper can have, but rules aren't the same in the county. "There's not any type of law on how many dogs you can have, it's whether you can maintain a habitable lifestyle for them," said Sgt. Charles Redfurn, Creek County Sheriff's Office. Clearly, what Foster has falls short. "We're going to contact some of our EPA people," said Redfurn. None of the dogs have had their shots. Foster doesn't even know if they're in good health. Spaying and neutering never happened; Foster says he just didn't have the means. "I can't just take them somewhere and abandon them," said Foster. Now he won't have to, someone else is taking care of that. The Creek County Sheriff's Office says Foster could face animal cruelty charges. His dogs by the way are being taken care of by an animal rescue unit. Animal cruelty is a felony in Oklahoma- with fines, and possible jail time.
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