Emergency Dog Tools

I have run across dogs that were wearing collars that couldn’t be taken off. 

For example, I’ve encountered dogs with chain collars that were put on months ago, and now the dog’s head has grown, and the collar can’t be slipped off anymore. In some cases, the collar, metal or fabric, has been on so long it is embedded in the skin, and in those cases, the dog needs to be taken to a veterinarian. That is a medical emergency.

I have also encountered emergency situations where dogs got caught in a chain link fence or some kind of woody plant. Or a dog that was trapped in a wire crate. You might even have to free a dog from a hunter's snare.

Therefore, I have large diagonal cutting pliers in my vehicle. I can cut the collar, or wire, or branch and free the dog. I think such pliers are an essential tool for all dog rescue volunteers, especially for those who are trying to deal with tricky situations with stray or abused dogs in the field. 

Here’s what I recommend:

Diagonal 9 inch cutting pliers

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