Family Gets Wrong Dog At Kennel

THL · 04-10-2008, 14:56 PM

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LAKE OSWEGO, Ore. -- A black Labrador happily wagged its tail at Ken Griggs' Lake Oswego home Wednesday night, but there's just one problem.

The family said the dog, recently picked up at a local kennel, doesn't belong to them.

The Griggs family said the Tail Wag Inn in Dundee gave them the wrong dog when they picked it up after spring break.

"I've got five kids," Griggs said. "She's like the sixth kid and everybody wants the dog back."

Griggs took Callie, his pet of seven years, to the kennel for boarding. When he returned the next day, his family didn't get Callie back.

"You don't think that somebody's going to give you the wrong dog," Griggs said.

At first, Griggs thought the dog belonged to his family -- it looked the same as Callie. But he said the dog wasn't enthusiastic to see the family and its habits and mannerisms were also different.

Griggs called the kennel to return the dog.

"I was very concerned when that happened," said Allison Best, the kennel owner. "I've been in business 10 years and I've never heard of anything like this happening."

Best said the kennel had eight black labs over spring break and they all played together in the yard every day.

The Griggs are certain the kennel made a mistake. Callie had her dew claws clipped off as a puppy, but the dog returned to them still had its dew claws. X-rays also showed no surgery on the dog's elbow as theirs had.

But Best said she's done all she can.

"I have called all of the female black lab owners that were here," she said. "They're all confident they have their dogs."

The mix-up may have been prevented by the use of a collar, but the kennel does not allow collars because it considers them dangerous. Best said she'll review the rule to see if there's another way to identify pets in their care.

Griggs has spoken with an attorney. He said if no one recognizes the dog at his home, he's not sure where he'll turn next.

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omon · 04-10-2008, 15:30 PM

lmao, if they cant id their dog on the spot, maybe they should not have one.

RustyBattleship · 04-10-2008, 16:22 PM

This is one of the reasons why implanting ID chips is important.

Debbie · 04-10-2008, 22:33 PM

He had a dog for 7 years. He takes home the wrong dog from a kennel and then blames someone else. This guy is a dope.

**Officer of Engineers** · 04-10-2008, 23:00 PM

Get a list of the other dogs' names. When the dog is not looking, say those names. The 1st time the dog responds, you know which dog it is.

toemag · 04-11-2008, 00:54 AM

I had a beagle cross for over ten years, saddest day of my life was when the vet had to put him down.

8 black labs, played together everyday in the pen, the chances are that nobody got the right dog back

, and the owner of the kennels is responsible for the screw up, and should have to sort the problem out at her expense, WWW name and shame and see how her business goes to the dogs

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Tony

sappersgt · 04-11-2008, 01:25 AM

This reminds me of the time my little brothers rabbit died. I was house sitting while my parents were on vacation and the ungrateful little rodent kicked the bucket the day before they came home. I spent most of that afternoon at various pet shops and the SPCA looking for a black miniature Dutch bunny with white ears and feet. The closest one I found was an all white one with black ears and feet. A negative if you will. I left the impostor in the house and went to work.

They called me when they got home, telling me all the pets seemed to glad they were home. It was eight hours before they called wanting to know what happened to the bunny.

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Originally Posted by RustyBattleship

This is one of the reasons why implanting ID chips is important.

The dog and I are both chipped. My wife says that way someone will return me.

Bob Jones · 04-11-2008, 09:04 AM

Whats the problem, he got a dog did`nt he

glyn · 04-11-2008, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Bob Jones

Whats the problem, he got a dog did`nt he

You are revealing an unexpectedly sensitive side of your nature, Mrs Jones's favourite son!

Debbie · 04-11-2008, 16:29 PM

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Originally Posted by sappersgt

The dog and I are both chipped. My wife says that way someone will return me.

Hmmmm..........sure she wants you back?

sappersgt · 04-11-2008, 18:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Debbie

Hmmmm..........sure she wants you back?

That'd be questionable.

Does that mean the SPCA will call my dog if I get found?

04-10-2008, 15:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
omon Field mechanik *Senior Contributor* Join Date: 11-01-06 Location: bk Posts: 1,868 Country:	lmao, if they cant id their dog on the spot, maybe they should not have one. __________________ "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote!" B. Franklin

04-10-2008, 16:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
RustyBattleship *Defense Professional* Join Date: 01-12-06 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 2,663	This is one of the reasons why implanting ID chips is important. __________________ Able to leap tall tales in a single groan.

04-10-2008, 22:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
Debbie WAB Cautioner of Poo *Senior Contributor* Join Date: 11-20-06 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,268 Country:	He had a dog for 7 years. He takes home the wrong dog from a kennel and then blames someone else. This guy is a dope. __________________ And I close my eyes, and I kiss that frog. Each time finding the more boys I meet, the more I love my dog ------ More Boys I Meet - Carrie Underwood

04-10-2008, 23:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
Officer of Engineers Moderator Scotch taster Join Date: 08-06-03 Posts: 15,629 Country:	Get a list of the other dogs' names. When the dog is not looking, say those names. The 1st time the dog responds, you know which dog it is. __________________ Chimo

04-11-2008, 00:54 AM	#6 (permalink)
toemag *Military Professional* Join Date: 01-28-07 Location: Bavaria Posts: 324 Country:	I had a beagle cross for over ten years, saddest day of my life was when the vet had to put him down. 8 black labs, played together everyday in the pen, the chances are that nobody got the right dog back , and the owner of the kennels is responsible for the screw up, and should have to sort the problem out at her expense, WWW name and shame and see how her business goes to the dogs . Tony __________________ Yet another ex-tankie of 1 RTR origin.

04-11-2008, 09:04 AM	#8 (permalink)
Bob Jones Thats, Mr Jones to you *Military Professional* Join Date: 02-11-07 Posts: 316 Country:	Whats the problem, he got a dog did`nt he __________________ Ex1 RTR MIB

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