Steve Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 http://www.examiner.com/x-25445-Pet-Rescue...eased-into-wild An 11 year-old American Kennel Club Shiba Ibu was mistaken for a coyote by the Frankfort Humane Society in Kentucky and released into the wild. Lori Goodlett is Copper's owner, and on July 3, Goodlett returned to her home in Cloverdale to find her dog missing from their fenced yard. She called the Humane Society and was told that no stray dogs had been turned in that day, and when she called back to leave her name and address, the person answering the phone was dismissive and uncooperative again stating no stray dogs had been turned in. The next day Goodlett posted signs and pictures of Copper around the community, and a Frankfort Police officer responded to the posters telling Goodlett he had picked the dog up as a stray the previous day. The dog had no identification on her, and the officer took the gentle animal to the Humane Society. Shortly thereafter, the Humane Society called the officer back and stated that Copper was not a dog, but a coyote, and they were not allowed to keep a wild animal at the shelter. The officer called a wild life service and was told that coyotes are regarded as nuisances, and the animal could be either freed or shot. An officer then picked up Copper from the Humane Society, and released the dog behind Home Depot. Since then the Shiba Ibu has been missing. The Frankfort Humane Society stands behind their decision stating it is illegal for a shelter to keep a wild animal. They also stated it could have harmed the other animals. Humane observers are disappointed and angry with the organization for not being able to accurately assess a dog's breed. "Just the fact the animal was friendly should have been a clue," states Jenna Marshall, a local vet tech. In a statement Copper's owner stated, " People would say when Copper was young, she looked like a fox with her pointy ears and red coloring, but no one has ever mistaken her for a coyote." People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals have offered a $1000. reward for information that leads Copper back to Goodlett. If you have any information. please call Goodlett at 502-226-2580 or call the Frankfort Police. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 omg, that poor dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 Shibas don't look anything like coyotes. The owner must be distraught. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WreckitWhippet Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 I feel for the dog. A younger Shiba might be able to fend for itself for a while but an 11 year old will be Coyote food. I cannot imagine how the poor owner feels . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minxy Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 Wow, what morons. Not only does the dog look nothing like a coyote, but they couldn't contact the owner whose house they stole the animal from to ask them about it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Willow Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 http://www.examiner.com/x-25445-Pet-Rescue...eased-into-wildAn 11 year-old American Kennel Club Shiba Ibu was mistaken for a coyote by the Frankfort Humane Society in Kentucky and released into the wild. Lori Goodlett is Copper's owner, and on July 3, Goodlett returned to her home in Cloverdale to find her dog missing from their fenced yard. She called the Humane Society and was told that no stray dogs had been turned in that day, and when she called back to leave her name and address, the person answering the phone was dismissive and uncooperative again stating no stray dogs had been turned in. The next day Goodlett posted signs and pictures of Copper around the community, and a Frankfort Police officer responded to the posters telling Goodlett he had picked the dog up as a stray the previous day. The dog had no identification on her, and the officer took the gentle animal to the Humane Society. Shortly thereafter, the Humane Society called the officer back and stated that Copper was not a dog, but a coyote, and they were not allowed to keep a wild animal at the shelter. The officer called a wild life service and was told that coyotes are regarded as nuisances, and the animal could be either freed or shot. An officer then picked up Copper from the Humane Society, and released the dog behind Home Depot. Since then the Shiba Ibu has been missing. The Frankfort Humane Society stands behind their decision stating it is illegal for a shelter to keep a wild animal. They also stated it could have harmed the other animals. Humane observers are disappointed and angry with the organization for not being able to accurately assess a dog's breed. "Just the fact the animal was friendly should have been a clue," states Jenna Marshall, a local vet tech. In a statement Copper's owner stated, " People would say when Copper was young, she looked like a fox with her pointy ears and red coloring, but no one has ever mistaken her for a coyote." People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals have offered a $1000. reward for information that leads Copper back to Goodlett. If you have any information. please call Goodlett at 502-226-2580 or call the Frankfort Police. Poor woman & poor dog....but the bolded bit.....aren't PETA against people owning pets???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WreckitWhippet Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 There has to be something in it for PETA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ons Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 poor dog :-( I hope she is found soon I googled an interesting article on coyotes http://www.desertusa.com/june96/du_cycot.html they say that coyotes walk on their toes so amongst other things don't know how they imagined that a shibu inu was a coyote. It would be interesting to see a picture of Goodlett. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 poor dog :-( I hope she is found soon I googled an interesting article on coyoteshttp://www.desertusa.com/june96/du_cycot.html they say that coyotes walk on their toes so amongst other things don't know how they imagined that a shibu inu was a coyote. It would be interesting to see a picture of Goodlett. do you mean Copper? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fit for a King Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 that is a very strange looking shiba - doesn't look like a coyote but I wouldn't necessarily have identified it as a shiba either.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cannibalgoldfish Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 In all fairness, a sesame coloured shiba can look kinda coyote like. They are kind of wild looking dogs. ( I did name Wylie after Wylie Coyote ) But the size and tail would be a dead give away! You would have to be pretty clueless to mix them up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koalathebear Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Coyotes definitely do NOT have the beautiful shiba smile ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 They don't have a tail that curls over their backs either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cannibalgoldfish Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Coyotes definitely do NOT have the beautiful shiba smile evil "I'm plotting things mwa ha ha" smirk ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brennan's Mum Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 That poor owner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ons Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 poor dog :-( I hope she is found soon I googled an interesting article on coyoteshttp://www.desertusa.com/june96/du_cycot.html they say that coyotes walk on their toes so amongst other things don't know how they imagined that a shibu inu was a coyote. It would be interesting to see a picture of Goodlett. do you mean Copper? sorry, yes Goodlett was the owner name Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nekhbet Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 doesnt look much like your typical shiba either but still ... you have to be a real nonce to mistake one for the other poor dog probably hasnt lasted after being released into coyote territory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Actually no, it doesn't look like a Shiba Inu to me either, more huskyish or something............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koalathebear Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 (edited) A rather thin shiba perhaps. I have to admit that when I saw the adorable dingo puppies in another thread (here), I thought that they looked a little like shiba puppies. I don't think coyotes and shibas are very similar though Edited July 27, 2010 by koalathebear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cannibalgoldfish Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 It is 11 right? Looks old and greying but still shiba to me. Bad photo though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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