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In a message dated 07/02/2000 12:26:24 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [log in to unmask] writes: << There are rumours at dog theives and some Labs will kill chipped dogs rather than return them. This seems unlikely to me >> You are right, it is unlikely--all they have to do is cut out the chip. This is why tattooing is still needed. << it would be cheaper to just dump them loose by the side of the road. >> The cost of the euthanasia solution or a bullet is less than the cost of gasoline (especially these days). Dumping is also riskier--someone might see and report the dumping (not that much would be done about it). <<There is no question that not all Lab scan the dogs they get in.) >> Absolutely correct. The AM article describes scanned AND tattooed dogs found at a kennel supplying medical researchers. The article is excellent, by the way. Susan Shott StreetSmart Dog Training 1426 Wyndham Circle Palatine, IL 60074 312-333-9422 APDT Member # 5180, exp. 3/1/2001