Great Story

Maggie's Mommy · 06-09-2007, 05:41 PM

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz.(AP) A basset hound that disappeared from its California home in December has been found 430 miles away in Arizona.

The dog, named Fred, was found by an employee Wednesday in the parking lot of the Second Chance Center for Animals in Flagstaff.

The next morning, staff members with the shelter found a microchip in Fred that let them figure out he was registered at Riverside County Animal Control.

The shelter contacted Fred's speechless owner on Friday.

The owner said Fred disappeared after she moved to Riverside in December. She didn't know how he could have ended up in Flagstaff.

Paul Fink, a veterinarian at the Flagstaff shelter and a pilot, has offered to fly the dog home to his family.

Elvismom · 06-09-2007, 05:47 PM

Happy Dance!!

What a wonderful story. I hope Fred has had enough adventures for a lifetime and stays home with his humans. I can only imagine how thrilled (and surprised) they were by the call.

A big thanks to the doc for flying Fred home. Sounds like he deserves to go home in style.

BubbaLeroy · 06-09-2007, 09:44 PM

Isn't it great to read a happy story in the news paper!! So great that one had a happy ending.

Rubydoo · 06-10-2007, 07:32 PM

When we read this story this morning, Ruby's daddy said we should get her chipped.

We'll look into it. Ideas on cost and so on?

Janice

daisy8869 · 06-10-2007, 07:45 PM

I got Jackie chipped for $35 at my vet. It was totally painless and you can update your address and contact information online if you ever move or change numbers.

What a great story and thank goddness that Fred was safe and has made his way back home. :P

Terry · 06-10-2007, 09:41 PM

It's refreshing and heartwarming to hear a happy-ending story for a change.

I can only imagine the reunion that awaits Fred and his family. The compassionate vet who offered to bring Fred home deserves a BIG round of applause!

Barbie · 06-10-2007, 09:58 PM

That is a great story. What a wonderful ending to a probable sad fate.
:P

FredMom · 06-11-2007, 05:30 PM

I read this over the weekend. It made me really glad I got my Fred chipped. Its amazing how far he got.

MissMolly · 06-11-2007, 05:34 PM

I was just going to post this. I just saw it on msn.

Great story!

2hounds · 06-11-2007, 10:04 PM

I saw a dog story, but didn't see that it was a basset. Both of my dogs are chipped. I took them to PetSmart it cost 30ish bucks. Another good thing is that if they were to be picked up and were hurt PetSmart would cover up to 1000 worth of medical bills until we could get there...I'd say that was a good thing, they wouldn't have to wait to give medical care, they would take care of it.

~Heather

06-09-2007, 05:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
Elvismom Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: new mexico Posts: 1,196	Happy Dance!! What a wonderful story. I hope Fred has had enough adventures for a lifetime and stays home with his humans. I can only imagine how thrilled (and surprised) they were by the call. A big thanks to the doc for flying Fred home. Sounds like he deserves to go home in style. __________________ Chris Foodslave, chauffer & doorperson to Elvis, Georgia, Ginger & Maggie, Crissy & Dart

06-09-2007, 09:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
BubbaLeroy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,288	Isn't it great to read a happy story in the news paper!! So great that one had a happy ending. __________________ You don't own a Basset, a Basset owns you!! Aroooooos from Bogie !! - Trumbull's Who's Teasin Bogart CGC- Born April 21, 2005 ATB: Bubba - (Trumbull's Surley It's Stormin Norman) Sept. 8, 1998 - Dec. 20, 2005

06-10-2007, 07:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
Rubydoo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,681	When we read this story this morning, Ruby's daddy said we should get her chipped. We'll look into it. Ideas on cost and so on? Janice __________________ http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...w/IMG_1340.jpg Take a basset hound to lunch today! --Bassets rule....and drool!

06-10-2007, 07:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
daisy8869 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: North Carolina Posts: 219	I got Jackie chipped for $35 at my vet. It was totally painless and you can update your address and contact information online if you ever move or change numbers. What a great story and thank goddness that Fred was safe and has made his way back home. :P __________________ Daisy Mommy to Jackie the basset (born 5/20/06) and Charlie the golden (born 9/23/00).

06-10-2007, 09:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
Terry Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Tiverton, RI, USA Posts: 3,525	It's refreshing and heartwarming to hear a happy-ending story for a change. I can only imagine the reunion that awaits Fred and his family. The compassionate vet who offered to bring Fred home deserves a BIG round of applause! __________________ Moe and Terry "Don't worry, be happy"

06-09-2007, 05:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
Maggie's Mommy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 775	FLAGSTAFF, Ariz.(AP) A basset hound that disappeared from its California home in December has been found 430 miles away in Arizona. The dog, named Fred, was found by an employee Wednesday in the parking lot of the Second Chance Center for Animals in Flagstaff. The next morning, staff members with the shelter found a microchip in Fred that let them figure out he was registered at Riverside County Animal Control. The shelter contacted Fred's speechless owner on Friday. The owner said Fred disappeared after she moved to Riverside in December. She didn't know how he could have ended up in Flagstaff. Paul Fink, a veterinarian at the Flagstaff shelter and a pilot, has offered to fly the dog home to his family.

06-10-2007, 09:58 PM	#7 (permalink)
Barbie Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 140	That is a great story. What a wonderful ending to a probable sad fate. :P __________________ Cheers! Barb.

06-11-2007, 05:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
FredMom Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 230	I read this over the weekend. It made me really glad I got my Fred chipped. Its amazing how far he got.

06-11-2007, 05:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
MissMolly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 266	I was just going to post this. I just saw it on msn. Great story! __________________ Andy, Amanda & Molly www.mrsamandawheeler.blogspot.com http://www.firstgiving.com/Wheelers

06-11-2007, 10:04 PM	#10 (permalink)
2hounds Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 1,152	I saw a dog story, but didn't see that it was a basset. Both of my dogs are chipped. I took them to PetSmart it cost 30ish bucks. Another good thing is that if they were to be picked up and were hurt PetSmart would cover up to 1000 worth of medical bills until we could get there...I'd say that was a good thing, they wouldn't have to wait to give medical care, they would take care of it. ~Heather __________________ Mommy to Gibbs and kitty kitty Eva Dear sweet *Lily (ATB )* you will never be forgotten.

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