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This is why we microchip

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November 1, 2020 By The Scotia Kennel 1 Comment

The puppy on the far right, Trey, from the Flame x Sig litter, is now 7 years old. Due to the declining health of his owner, he wound up at an Animal Shelter. For whatever reason, the owners did not contact me directly. But the microchip was scanned. And thanks to Diane Turner, I was contacted immediately. After a flurry of phone calls and calling in multiple favors from my network around the country, Trey will be returned to us.

My first request is, please, please, please remember that if FOR ANY REASON AT ALL you are no longer able to care for your Scotiadawg, know that the dog will ALWAYS be welcome here.

Please call me first. This is actually part of the contract you signed. I encourage owners to include my contact information in their will/living will/emergency contacts so this NEVER happens to another one of my kids.

My second note is an enormous thanks to the Animal Rescue League of Iowa for being willing to allow Trey to return to us. Too often shelters and rescues are vilified for NOT returning dogs to their breeders. It has happened to me, personally. I am more than happy to give a huge shoutout to this organization for their support and kindness. In fact, I added a significant donation on top of the “bail” money for his release.

Third, breeders, keep your name on the microchips in your dogs! This is the only way I found out about this situation and was able to resolve it in Trey’s best interest.

Fourth, another HUGE shoutout to my friends and dog family for dropping everything halfway across the country to drive hours to help me and Trey. I will never be able to thank you enough.

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  1. Jodee says

    December 11, 2021 at 3:51 pm

    Hello, I LOVE your philosophy on raising these dogs. I own Mobï, an 11 month GWP from Creighton High Desert Farms in Burns, OR. He is primarily my all day companion, trail running dog, and friend to my 4 year old. My partner might hunt with him soon- we are in the process of securing 120 acre ranch in North Central WA. I would like to breed him and am looking for a mentor, and a female pup in the near future. What’s the best way to go about making sure Mobï meets breeding standards? Any litters soon?
    Thanks for your dedication to GWPs.

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