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Springfield Humane Society in Vermont searching for stolen dog
Gibbs was stolen from Springfield Humane Society in Vermont on Sept. 15 by a unidentified woman.Gibbs was stolen from Springfield Humane Society in Vermont on Sept. 15 by a unidentified woman.Gibbs was stolen from Springfield Humane Society in Vermont on Sept. 15 by a unidentified woman.5 photosView the full slideshow »
Gibbs was stolen from Springfield Humane Society in Vermont on Sept. 15 by a unidentified woman.
On Friday, September 15, the Springfield Humane Society in Springfield, Vermont reported that Gibbs, a 5-year-old Lab/hound mix who weighs 80-90 pounds, was stolen from the shelter.
He was wearing a red collar with tags that have the shelter name and phone number, a green harness, and a black leash.
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Since many dogs look alike, a distinguishing feature of Gibbs is his lazy eye.
An unknown woman, a potential adopter, described as around 5' 4," young, thin, with dark curly hair, tattoo(s) on her arms, and wearing a black tank top and athletic shorts, took Gibbs out for a walk.
Witnesses saw her putting the dog into her new light green 4-door compact car with Vermont plates and leaving. She turned right out of the shelter, located at 401 Skitchewaug Trail.
Their policy of identification for people requesting to spend time with their dogs will undoubtedly change after this, but they do not have her name or the car's license plate number.
Gibbs was stolen from Springfield Humane Society on Sept. 15.
Gibbs was stolen from Springfield Humane Society on Sept. 15.
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Springfield Humane Society
If you know the identity of this woman, or have information on Gibbs' whereabouts, you are urged to call the Humane Society at (802) 885-3997.
If you can help by posting flyers, message them on their Facebook page here, or email them at Spfldhumane@vermontel.net. They will send you an attachment to print a pre-made flyer.
They are asking everyone to share his story so that Gibbs can be found quickly and returned safely to them. Please spread the word.
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Glad he is back...safe and sound.
ReplyDeleteThe publicity of this demonstrates how compassionate and caring our Springfield Humane Society truly is! They care so much about each and every animal they have. Thankyou SHS for reaching out to protect this little guy :)
DeleteLick! Wag, wag, wag. Slobber, slobber, slobber. Wag, wag, wag. Thank god the perp didn't get to keep a dog without paying the fees!
DeleteMost likely if he/she wouldn't pay the fee to help support the shelter, he/she won't pay for shots, vet bills, pet food, etc. Clear indication of where their morals lay!
DeleteThanks for making up some baloney to justify excessively charging people that are willing to take on a pet and assume the responsibilities. Your story is a weak attempt to justify gouging those that desire a pet and holding them hostage with their emotions. It is most likely that you are a shill for the those that profit from selling pets to people that want to help out. Sounds like a real non-profit run to fleece the public while the employees prosper.
DeleteTime Out, Anon 9:30pm. Have you been to the shelter? Tom Browe does a great job. The place does not smell. They have vet visits, vaccinations, food etc. If you can't afford the bill, believe me, the money drain for a pet is big time, if you take care of them correctly.
DeleteSo a non-profit charging people money will automatically make them good pet owners? We need to charge people to post here and that would automatically make the posters perfect. Without paying extra for everything people are incompetent and scum. Get a clue.
Delete'Without paying extra for everthing people are incompetent and scum. Get a clue.'
DeleteMy dogs annual visit to the vet:
vaccinations....$50.00-100.00
flea/tick........$98.00
heartguard.......$50.00-80.00
exam/walking in door........$35.00
If you can not afford the 'basics' don't get a dog. Do you think the shelter asks for money to annoy you? Get a clue.
"Non-profits" charging people that are willing to supply a home and care for an unwanted pet does not make automatically them better or more qualified pet owners. It is an oxymoron. No one is saying they can't afford the "basics" for a dog and charging them a ridiculously high fee doesn't prove anything. It is only a way to separate people from their money. Your argument is irrational.
DeleteThey are being reimbursed for the money they've spent on the animal. Money the community has donated. Some animals need more help than others. Have a heart.
Delete#WOOF!
ReplyDeleteARF, ARF!
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