Just when you think you have heard it all there is one more burglary story that really puts all the rest to shame and yesterday was no exception. In came the phone call about the need for a security system, happens almost every day now and you expect the usual story of a home invasion when they happen. This is usually followed with statements of "they took my stuff and thank God we were not home when it happened." This one was different and I had to keep myself composed as I heard their testimony of events that had happened to them.
If they had taken the time to have a security system installed ahead of time, the conversation would have never happened. Yes, their home was burglarized, their computers taken along with a few other personal items but what made this different was that they also stole their dog too. It seems that they had a young poodle puppy in the home and before the thieves made off with their loot, they grabbed the dog on the way out. I am sure they will miss fluffy as they were somewhat angry over the theft of the dog verses the loss of the data in the computer. It reminded me of anther customer that called me over a dog incident early in 2009.
Early last year I received a call about a burglary that had taken place in Kennesaw and the caller asked for a security system for their neighbors home. I asked why and they stated that their home, not the neighbor's, was burglarized. Intrigued I asked why then would you be calling for your neighbors and not your home. Their statement, "we have a dog and don't need one." I said, "But yours was the home that was burglarized!" She said yes, but our dog is usually home. When our home was broken into our dog was away with the other home owner. Now what do you say to that!
I am not sure sometimes on what planet some folks are on some days. It would seem to me that most would be concerned about a fire starting in your home, carbon monoxide too high, broken water pipes, air conditioner theft or some other event that is much worse than death but I see now that making sure fluffy is not stolen is also now a concern. Crime always changes here in the Metro Atlanta area.
So, to insure identity of your pet should they be stolen (or lost for that matter), you will need to micro chip installed. This device is the size of a small grain of rice and technically you should have this installed as soon as your vet recommends it. We do not do this service, nor have any plans to do so. Call your vet as they probably already have them. This way if the cat burglar steals your dog too, you will have the means to identify your dog.
