Is My Dog's Mug Shot on the Internet?! How Did She End Up in Jail?!

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The discussion revolves around a humorous yet poignant situation involving a dog that ended up with a mug shot on the internet after being taken to a local dog shelter. Participants share their reactions, anecdotes about the dog, and reflections on pet ownership, aging, and loss.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses embarrassment and disbelief that their dog's mug shot is online.
  • Another questions whether drugs or alcohol were involved in the dog's escapade.
  • Some participants humorously suggest that the dog is seeking attention by getting into trouble.
  • Concerns are raised about the dog's age and health, with references to the life expectancy of dogs compared to humans.
  • A participant shares a humorous anecdote about the dog getting distressed after rolling up the car window on its head.
  • Expressions of sympathy and condolences are shared following the announcement of the dog's passing, highlighting the emotional bond between pets and their owners.
  • Participants reflect on the loyalty and personalities of dogs, with some sharing fond memories and videos of their time with the pet.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

While there is a general consensus on the affection for the dog and shared sentiments about pet loss, the discussion includes varying perspectives on the dog's behavior and the implications of having a mug shot online. The emotional responses to the dog's passing also reflect a mix of agreement on the bond with pets and individual experiences of grief.

Contextual Notes

The discussion touches on themes of aging pets, the emotional impact of pet loss, and the humorous aspects of pet behavior, but does not resolve the deeper implications of these experiences.

Who May Find This Useful

Pet owners, animal lovers, and those interested in the emotional aspects of pet companionship may find this discussion relatable and engaging.

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How humiliating. My dog has her mug shot posted on the internet.

14 1/2 years old, fat, half blind in one eye, has a hard time walking (thanks to age and obesity), and she sheds her collar and takes off for a wild time on the town - only to wind up in the local dog jail.

Aaaagh! I can't believe my dog's mug shot is on the internet!
 
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Were drugs or alcohol involved?
 
Tell her to keep her tail down.
 
She's over a 100 in dog years! Is it even worth it to bail her out?

Look what happened to Arthur Winston just a month after retiring at the age of 100. http://www.cnn.com/2006/US/04/14/100yrold.obit.ap/index.html?section=cnn_latest
 
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BobG said:
She's over a 100 in dog years! Is it even worth it to bail her out?

Look what happened to Arthur Winston just a month after retiring at the age of 100. A month after retiring, 100-year-old transit worker dies [/url]
She's doing it to get your attention!

She's got a few good months left.

Have a heart!
 
Oh she's so cute! You better be joking about not getting her.
 
Bob, go get your dog!
 
Math Is Hard said:
Bob, go get your dog!
YEAH, BOB! Wait until Moonbear finds out. :rolleyes:

I think the PF Sisters will take stern measures otherwise. :devil:
 
Astronuc said:
YEAH, BOB! Wait until Moonbear finds out. :rolleyes:
At least she's spayed. :biggrin: That's actually a pretty nifty idea, to put the mugshots on the internet, so you can save time looking for a lost pet by searching online rather than having to go from shelter to shelter in person.
 
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oh, my goodness -
they have a widdle mousie up for adoption at the shelter:
http://www.humanecolospgs.org/images/featured/f1145035613.jpg
Will you get it for me, Bob? Please? It's only five bucks. I'll trade you a red paper clip for it. :biggrin:
 
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I'd do anything for a red paper clip! :-p

I have three cats. With one of those clear, plastic exercise balls that allow the mouse to at least somewhat explore the house, the cats will have great entertainment and the mouse will have an incredibly good aerobic training program.
 
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oh yeah - that would be one busy mouse! :biggrin:

I couldn't help but think of this photo:
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  • #13
I didn't make it to the pound before they closed yesterday, so I had to bail the dog out this morning. But, of course I had to get her out.

She's so entertaining. Once, while riding in the back of my Dodge Dynasty, she stuck her head out the window, then rolled the window up on her head and got very distressed about it.

That took some quick thinking since I was driving in heavy traffic. She'd stepped on the power window switch, so I had to disable the window switches, then roll down the window using my switch. Then I had to try and control the car in heavy traffic while laughing uncontrollably.
 

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  • #14
Awwww, you old softy. :approve:

She looks very repentant in that second picture.
 
  • #15
Bless her sweet beagle heart. She must be so happy to be home. :smile:
 
  • #16
Just to follow up, my dog, Betty, passed away yesterday morning.

She wouldn't come to the back door, even when I called her, so I had to look for her. She was back behind the bush where she likes to bury her bones and other treasure and was still alive, but she was obviously dying. I thought about taking her to the vet, but I was pretty sure their only solution would be to go ahead and put her to sleep. She only lived for about a half hour after I found her, so I wound up just petting her and talking to her.

It wasn't a total shock, since she was getting to the point where I knew we were going to have some problems to face - getting up the stairs to the deck was an arduous ordeal for her anymore and it was getting to the point where I was scared to watch her go down the stairs. She also spent most of her time lying in the living room or on the deck. Still, the fact that she still would feel pretty active once in a while and that she could still make it up those stairs made me think we still had a little more time.

I was glad I found her while she was still alive, though.
 
  • #17
I am so sorry for your loss. It was nice that you found her and spent that time with her.
 
  • #18
Hey, Bob, I'm sorry too about the loss of Betty. :frown:
 
  • #19
I'm very sorry to hear about Betty. I am glad you had a few last moments with her.
 
  • #20
Very sorry to hear of your loss. :frown:
 
  • #21
Bob, Tsu and I were sorry to hear about your puppy.

She got to have one last, great adventure, and even made the internet.
 
  • #22
Sorry of the loss of your animal friend, they are such good friends. Nice that you were able to be there for her in the end. Sounds like she had the perfect doggy's life...with a bit of adventure!
 
  • #23
Thanks for the nice wishes.

I'm not one to hold a wake for pets, but everyone was in a funk since Saturday. So last night, I remembered a video we made a little over 8 years ago on a day of hiking at Rampart Reservoir.

It's been years since I'd seen that video and I was amazed at how well it turned out. Usually, the video camera just seems to get in the way. It's one of the rare videos we have that really catch the feeling of the day. I think letting the kids take some of the video added something.

I think it went over pretty well. It wasn't about Betty. It was just a day of the family. You just noticed her a little bit more this time and noticed how she managed to fit in so well. Mostly, it just reminded everyone that we've had some really good days together.
 
  • #24
Ya know, there are a lot of things that p!ss me off, but about only one thing that can get me teary eyed. This is it. Not necessarily even the death of a dog, but the loyalty they have to their master/mistress and the personalities they develop. It amazes me.
 

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