Dog swims to shore, barks to summon help

CARMEL, N.Y. --A 72-year-old man feared for his life after his dog overturned his small boat - but the springer spaniel made up for it by swimming 400 yards to shore to fetch help.

Al Lotrecchiano was fishing on Lake Gilead on Wednesday and had just caught what he said was the largest bass in his life. As he was throwing the fish back in the water, the dog put its paw on the side of the boat, flipping it over.

Lotrecchiano started swimming to shore but, figuring he'd never make it, quickly returned to his boat and clung to the side. Bucky swam to shore and ran home barking, Carmel Fire Chief Darryl Johnson said.

Lotrecchiano's wife, Dimmy, heard the barking and stepped outside their lake shore home to see what was happening. She then heard her husband's screams for help.

At about the same time, a neighbor called 911 to report a man calling for help from the lake, said Carmel police Lt. Brian Karst.

Lotrecchiano was rescued after about 45 minutes in the water. He was treated for hypothermia at a hospital.

I have not heard of such BS either. Last year, I transported my 2 Dalmatians through three state changes (Washington to Oregon to Idaho to Utah to Nevada, and never heard of such a thing. After moving here (to Las Vegas) there has never ever been anything said to me by my Vet here about the need for any kind of certificate...nor by the government here (and I know the dern Mayor here!)

FWIW...

Entry Requirements

If your destination is across state lines, nearly every state has laws on the entry of animals, with the exception of tropical fish. For information, call or write to the State Veterinarian, State Department of Animal Husbandry, or other appropriate authority.
Interstate health certificates must accompany dogs and horses entering nearly all states. About half have the same requirements for other pets. In some cases, this certificate must be in the hands of the state regulatory agency in advance of the entry.
All but four states require an up-to-date rabies inoculation for dogs and many require it for cats. The rabies tag must be securely attached to the pet's collar. Hawaii requires that cats and dogs be quarantined for 120 days.
Some pets must have an entry permit issued by the destination state's regulatory agency. Receipt of the interstate health certificate may be required before the permit can be issued. Some states limit the time during which the entry permit is valid.
A few states have border inspections of all animals being transported; others have random inspection by highway patrol officers. State agriculture representatives are usually present at airports to inspect pets arriving by air.

http://seniors-site.com/travel/pets.html

Interstate transport of dogs

Rabies vaccination is required for dogs by all states.

Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (abbreviated CVI, sometimes incorrectly called a ´health certificate´) is required by all states, except California and Texas. Louisiana, Montana requires CVI only if there is a change in owner. North Dakota no CVI required when in state for less then 7 days.

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