Under Vancouver law, Randy & Evi Quaid's dog could be euthanized while they are in detention

[Amerigo Vespucci]

The Quaids' Arrest Could Mean Death for Doggie

10/25/2010 4:55 PM PDT by TMZ Staff

http://www.tmz.com/2010/10/25/evi-and-randy-quaid-dog-doja-animal-shelter-vancouver-canada-police/

There was a third Quaid in the car when Evi and Randy were arrested in Canada last week ... their beloved pooch Doji ... and TMZ has learned he could pay for his master's sins ... with his life.



While Evi and Randy are still "in detention" after being nabbed on an active arrest warrant ... we've learned Doji has been placed in an animal shelter in Vancouver for the time being.

But Doji's days could be numbered -- because according to Vancouver law, any dog that has been impounded for more than 72 hours becomes city property ... and the pound keeper is then given the authority to "destroy, or sell by auction or private sale, an impounded dog."

We spoke to someone at Animal Control in Vancouver who told us they "make every effort to not put the dogs to sleep" ... and generally try to find the animals a home through adoption.

Still, look at this face (the one on the left) ... someone better act fast.

[Angry Dragon]

1. Why do animals have to suffer for their owners' stupidity??

[Amerigo Vespucci]

2. My guess...and my hope...is that the story will get out and someone will adopt the dog

But you're right, even if this story has a happy ending, it doesn't address the many, many times that animals pay the price for having a stupid owner.

[Onceuponalife]

3. Hey, Amerigo

Do you ever put down the tabloids? Just wonderin'.

[ZombieHorde]

4. TMZ Staff needs to get a grip on their ellipses usage. nt