I don't know, but from what I read, I think your scenario is accurate. They will no longer take in any strays. Posey was technically a stray, so they wouldn't take her and rename her Petunia.

That is a very good question. Can one still take a stray dog there to be scanned for a microchip? They won't keep the stray there, but will they at least scan them and help the person who brought them in find the owner? I'm sure if you want to make a donation they would! I'm really upset with this new policy. I'm thinking about writing a letter or making a phone call, something. If enough people write letters and complain, do you think they will change it back? It's probably pointless.

Bed time, but I just heard an advertisement on Channel 6 about how they are doing a "big give" thing in conjunction with Oprah's show. I am going to check it out tomorrow (after school, of course, hee hee). Maybe there's something that can be done for ACC or FACE or other rescue groups, since they are going to bear the brunt of HSI's decision.

I was thinking that exact same thing! Winning the Big Whatever and donating the money to a rescue/animal organization.

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I would hope they would still scan a pet that you brought in. Most places with scanners will do it. Personally, I have a lot of places much closer to me than HSI for scanning, so I wouldn't make the trip.