Family dog put down by accident

Lenny · 11-08-2011, 08:56 AM

This is a sad story but a good step towards dog being recognized as part of the family. The court rules they can sue for sentimental value of their dog which, at least here in Texas, is a new thing. Before it was just the $ value of the dog.
Dog owners can sue for sentimental value of pet | wfaa.com Dallas - Fort Worth

Dooney's Mom · 11-08-2011, 09:01 AM

How sad- that would literally kill me. I am glad that law is changing....!

Caledon · 11-08-2011, 09:25 AM

That is very sad, for all involved.

Expect vet fees, adoption fees, and animal control fees, dog walkers, boarding kennels, etc. to significantly increase. The insurance costs for these businesses/organizations are going to explode!

The owner of this dog sued the vet tech personally. How is someone making minium wages expected to be able to aford a huge settlement?

pyratemom · 11-08-2011, 09:30 AM

What a horrible sad thing to experience. I'm sorry for the technician that made the mistake as well. I'm sure there was no malice, only neglect in paying attention to details. The people may be able to sue but they can never cuddle with their furry baby again. Nothing can bring the dog back.

NewbieShepherdGirl · 11-08-2011, 09:56 AM

How terrible for all involved. I don't think I could ever forgive myself if Sasha got out and died because of it. Also, does anyone else think it's weird they had to keep her to get her microchiped? That takes about 3 seconds to do.

Syaoransbear · 11-08-2011, 10:11 AM

The link isn't working for me, but I can tell by the title how awful this situation is

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Gwenhwyfair · 11-08-2011, 10:53 AM

While I feel very badly for the family....

That's the truth.....if this becomes a widespread precedence you can expect a lot of people to get out of pet related businesses. An awful lot of them are sole proprietorships and very few people become wealthy grooming, pet sitting, working as a vet assistant as it is.

(Surprised this happened in TX .....)

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Originally Posted by Caledon

That is very sad, for all involved.

Expect vet fees, adoption fees, and animal control fees, dog walkers, boarding kennels, etc. to significantly increase. The insurance costs for these businesses/organizations are going to explode!

The owner of this dog sued the vet tech personally. How is someone making minium wages expected to be able to aford a huge settlement?

pyratemom · 11-08-2011, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by NewbieShepherdGirl

How terrible for all involved. I don't think I could ever forgive myself if Sasha got out and died because of it. Also, does anyone else think it's weird they had to keep her to get her microchiped? That takes about 3 seconds to do.

I do find that odd. It never took them more a few seconds to do any of my furry ones. Of course, sadly, second guessing that isn't going to bring back the family pet.

GSDkid · 11-08-2011, 10:59 AM

Your link no longer works so I googled it: Dog owners can sue for sentimental value of pet in Texas | WHAS11.com Louisville

I'm glad that it's starting to get through to the law that Dog's are family members. Great share!

Gwenhwyfair · 11-08-2011, 11:06 AM

Actually, it's disturbing and sounds like a PETA platform.....

11-08-2011, 08:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
Lenny Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dallas Posts: 389	Family dog put down by accident This is a sad story but a good step towards dog being recognized as part of the family. The court rules they can sue for sentimental value of their dog which, at least here in Texas, is a new thing. Before it was just the $ value of the dog. Dog owners can sue for sentimental value of pet \| wfaa.com Dallas - Fort Worth

11-08-2011, 09:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
Dooney's Mom Master Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Deland, Fl Posts: 645	How sad- that would literally kill me. I am glad that law is changing....! __________________ Wendy Beaulieu's Dooney Von Pell- GSD 01/25/2011 RIP- Skye- WGSD 1991-2007 2 psycho cats- Diva & Jake

11-08-2011, 09:30 AM	#4 (permalink)
pyratemom Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Florida Keys Posts: 338	What a horrible sad thing to experience. I'm sorry for the technician that made the mistake as well. I'm sure there was no malice, only neglect in paying attention to details. The people may be able to sue but they can never cuddle with their furry baby again. Nothing can bring the dog back. __________________ Teri Snake Vom Eselspfad RN CGC (AKA Raina) 3/5/08 Pyrate CGC 4/1/03-5/16/12 RIP Too many to list waiting at the bridge but remembering them all

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NewbieShepherdGirl Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Ames, Iowa Posts: 1,495	How terrible for all involved. I don't think I could ever forgive myself if Sasha got out and died because of it. Also, does anyone else think it's weird they had to keep her to get her microchiped? That takes about 3 seconds to do. __________________ ~Sasha~{GSD}~ 3ish~Gotcha day January, 29, 2011 ~Monte~{Golden Retriever}~ (RIP)~ 1997-2009

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Syaoransbear Knighted Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Canada, Sask Posts: 3,115	The link isn't working for me, but I can tell by the title how awful this situation is . __________________ Chrono - Black German Shepherd 01/18/08 http://www.dogster.com/dogs/994330

11-08-2011, 09:25 AM	#3 (permalink)
Caledon Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,786	That is very sad, for all involved. Expect vet fees, adoption fees, and animal control fees, dog walkers, boarding kennels, etc. to significantly increase. The insurance costs for these businesses/organizations are going to explode! The owner of this dog sued the vet tech personally. How is someone making minium wages expected to be able to aford a huge settlement?

11-08-2011, 10:59 AM	#9 (permalink)
GSDkid Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 474	Your link no longer works so I googled it: Dog owners can sue for sentimental value of pet in Texas \| WHAS11.com Louisville I'm glad that it's starting to get through to the law that Dog's are family members. Great share!

11-08-2011, 11:06 AM	#10 (permalink)
Gwenhwyfair Master Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 877	Actually, it's disturbing and sounds like a PETA platform..... __________________ "Smitty" GSD (rescue) ~ Happy goober dog "Ilda" GSD WGSL 4/28/10 ~ Wild Thing "Autumn" Australian Shepherd 10/9/11 ~ Fluff Ball

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