The Bears Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 (edited) This boy was impounded at the local pound and has been waiting a week for his owners to find him He is safe with ABR but, being a rare breed - and one we've never encountered in the pound system before - we're hoping that sharing him will lead to his owners. Unfortunately no microchip has been detected after numerous scans. What we know: - approx 8 years of age - desexed - blind in one eye (it has had surgery previously) - teeth are immaculate, appears to have had a recent dental He is obviously very well cared for so it's confusing us why no-one has been looking for him. Please share, pass on to your Shiba Inu breeders etc - someone has to recognise this boy. Thank you. Edited September 27, 2013 by The Bears Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juice Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 could you contact vets in the area to see if they know him? would be pretty distinctive with the blindness etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bears Posted September 27, 2013 Author Share Posted September 27, 2013 could you contact vets in the area to see if they know him? would be pretty distinctive with the blindness etc. Already underway, no luck so far Just concerned he may be from out of area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Gifts Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 I will start sharing on FB. What area of Brisbane was he found? And what are ABR's contact details in case someone knows him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coogie Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Since it is School holidays here his owners may be away, and unaware he is missing, I would also check with local kennels if there are any in the area. He may have absconded and not be on his usual "home turf" I can also share him on Facebook if there are contact details available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mita Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Is he in NSW or Qld? There's not huge numbers of Shibu Inu breeders listed on the Dogzonline breeders page (4 in Qld). Maybe circulate the boy's pic & details to them. A dog that's obviously been so well cared for.... like having eye surgery... might be owned by a person who's kept in touch with the breeder. Coogie, that's a good thought that school holidays sees dogs often out of their routines, home locations & not with owners. Just the time for things to go wrong... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bears Posted September 27, 2013 Author Share Posted September 27, 2013 Thanks everyone - they can contact ABR on: [email protected] www.abrinc.org.au www.facebook.com/Arctic.Breed.Rescue He was found in Underwood and is at Logan Pound until tomorrow (I think!) then will be in care with ABR. Underwood Vets have several Shiba's on their books who have had eye surgery but are reluctant to contact the "all those owners" , and cannot give out their details due to privacy laws. They did ask us to send a pic to them which we've done, so fingers crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bears Posted September 27, 2013 Author Share Posted September 27, 2013 Is he in NSW or Qld? There's not huge numbers of Shibu Inu breeders listed on the Dogzonline breeders page (4 in Qld). Maybe circulate the boy's pic & details to them. A dog that's obviously been so well cared for.... like having eye surgery... might be owned by a person who's kept in touch with the breeder. Coogie, that's a good thought that school holidays sees dogs often out of their routines, home locations & not with owners. Just the time for things to go wrong... In QLD :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mita Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Underwood Vets have several Shiba's on their books who have had eye surgery but are reluctant to contact the "all those owners" , and cannot give out their details due to privacy laws. They did ask us to send a pic to them which we've done, so fingers crossed. That's looking good! The privacy laws really do put professionals & organizations in curious binds these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Gifts Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 I've also put this on BFR's page and asked them to boost it. They have over 26,000 likers so who knows, his skin parents might see it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trifecta Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 I haven't seen catzatsea on here for a long time, but you could try e-mailing. She was always very knowledgeable about the breed :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trifecta Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 I haven't seen catzatsea on here for a long time, but you could try e-mailing. She was always very knowledgeable about the breed :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inka3095 Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Poor baby! He's being shared on all the Facebook shiba pages I'm on and I'll contact my pup's breeder up in QLD to see if she happens to recognise him. Thanks :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 (edited) He was found in Underwood and is at Logan Pound until tomorrow (I think!) then will be in care with ABR. Underwood Vets have several Shiba's on their books who have had eye surgery but are reluctant to contact the "all those owners" , and cannot give out their details due to privacy laws. They did ask us to send a pic to them which we've done, so fingers crossed. I've been stewing over this and was reluctant to respond while angry, however I still am :D . What a load of BSH. How many Shiba Inus can one vet have on their books who have had eye surgery - FFS? How difficult would it be to take a few more details from you and look up their records. Privacy be damned. A dog's life is at stake and they don't need to pass on any details to you in any case. I totally get that veterinary surgies can be very very busy places, but their reaction is ridiculous and pompous. I hope the photo proves helpful. ETA: I note the dog is now safe with ABR thank goodness. Edited September 28, 2013 by Danny's Darling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosetta Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 He was found in Underwood and is at Logan Pound until tomorrow (I think!) then will be in care with ABR. Underwood Vets have several Shiba's on their books who have had eye surgery but are reluctant to contact the "all those owners" , and cannot give out their details due to privacy laws. They did ask us to send a pic to them which we've done, so fingers crossed. I've been stewing over this and was reluctant to respond while angry, however I still am :D . What a load of BSH. How many Shiba Inus can one vet have on their books who have had eye surgery - FFS? How difficult would it be to take a few more details from you and look up their records. Privacy be damned. A dog's life is at stake and they don't need to pass on any details to you in any case. I totally get that veterinary surgies can be very very busy places, but their reaction is ridiculous and pompous. I hope the photo proves helpful. ETA: I note the dog is now safe with ABR thank goodness. I agree DD. It is specialist surgery and the Shiba is an uncommon breed - how many could they have? Can't they even find the time for a text alert or something? Not their problem I guess I am glad the boy is safe. He could have been stolen from anywhere and dumped. Hard to believe the owners could be local and not found him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bears Posted September 28, 2013 Author Share Posted September 28, 2013 Thanks everyone. We'll explore all options in trying to reunite him with his owner first. But for now he is tucked up safely and soundly at his foster mum's place, and is having fun playing with her husky and ankle biter. Not only has he claimed the couch, but he winks at you! :) Oh, and his name is Bento. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 (edited) omg he is seriously too cute hope his people find him Edited September 28, 2013 by Cat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 omg he is seriously too cute hope his people find him Only if he wants them back. Bento is a bit of a hunk, isn't he. Are Shiba Inu half cat :laugh: :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Gifts Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Hard to believe such a gorgeous boy who has obviously been cared for didn't get claimed from the pound. But here's to a great new home for him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_PL_ Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Wow, they are such unusual looking dogs. Very striking. btw LOVE the name. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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