cannibalgoldfish Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 http://www.themercury.com.au/article/2013/04/03/376015_todays-news.html PHILIP HEYWARD | April 03, 2013 12.01am A RICHMOND family long ago gave up hope of seeing their lost dog Dixie. But last week, out of the blue, they got a phone call that brought her back after 11 years. The fox terrier was handed in to the RSPCA in Launceston, battered from a dog fight, but a living example of the importance of microchipping pets. Thanks to that chip, the RSPCA knew who to contact and the next day Deirdre Gillanders drove north to pick up Dixie before reuniting her with the rest of her delighted family. "It was quite a surprise when we got the phone call," said Mrs Gillanders, who had not seen Dixie since she disappeared in 2002. "I knew that face as soon as I saw her and she still has the little habits I remember from before." Mrs Gillanders thought Dixie, now aged 12-1/2, might recall her, but the dog didn't seem to. "We did think she recognised my husband David," she said. "She went straight over to him." The family can only speculate about what has happened during the past 11 years and why no one checked Dixie's microchip before. "What a story she could tell if she could talk," Mrs Gillanders said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Rusty Bucket Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 At least the RSPCA is checking chips over there. Not here, based on what I read in DOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddy Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 At least the RSPCA is checking chips over there. Not here, based on what I read in DOL. Frankly, I'm amazed that they bothered. The RSPCA in Tasmania (the Launceston branch more than the others) have a really bad reputation, especially after the leaked reports of basic animal welfare being neglected at the shelter and one of their own inspectors saying she believed seized animals should be held elsewhere as the shelter posed a serious risk to their health. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cannibalgoldfish Posted April 6, 2013 Author Share Posted April 6, 2013 Off topic.... I liked your bit in the paper Hardy :D I thought it was good exposure for what you do.(that was you right?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddy Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Off topic.... I liked your bit in the paper Hardy :D I thought it was good exposure for what you do.(that was you right?) Yeah. I looked a bit mongy in the photo, hopefully pretty fawn greyhound was enough to distract most people :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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