So, two nights ago a dog was running through the grocery store. One of the clerks put him outside, he ran back in. So, being the smart guy that he is, the clerk put him in a shopping cart in front of the store. No plans just leave him in the cart. So, I ended up taking him home. I've posted found flyers, I've posted him to craigslist, I've posted him to lost and found pets twitter and FB in my area, and to the shelter's records.
I can't keep him. One of my dogs loves him and the other is JEALOUS that the other one loves him and growls at him. my dog has become protective of food and he's miserable. Plus, the cats are not happy either.
I feel bad for even taking him. It was near a busy intersection but maybe he knew the way home? He had recently gotten a nail trim and was wearing a collar, so someone should be looking for him. His paws were soft and he wasn't hungry so he couldn't have been gone long.
If I take him to the shelter, the owner will have to pay top dollar to get him out since he's not neutered. I can drop him off at the better shelter and give them my info if they get to the point where they may euthanize, but then I'd have to lie about where I found him (because it's not he closest shelter for that are) making it harder for his owner to find him. If I take him to the shelter that he should go to (and where I wouldn't have to lie about where I found him) he may end up being put down.
What would you do? And look how cute he is! Any Northern Californian's looking for a cute little dog?Attachment Deleted
UPDATE I did not find the owner. However the dog (Rando) is currently at a sleepover with a family that is interested in adopting him! Keep your fingers crossed. We also have another woman who is interested and a foster home lined up just in case!!! Yay!
Post by indianchica on Aug 22, 2014 14:06:20 GMT -5
Take a picture and go to local groomers. Also, I assume you have already had him scanned for a microchip? We found a stray once and it took 5 seconds to find the owner through the chip.
Post by aprilsails on Aug 22, 2014 14:07:19 GMT -5
Eeeek. That's rough. Have you taken him to a vet to see if he's microchipped? Otherwise I'm shocked his collar wouldn't include some identifying information. Otherwise I'm not certain what the best option is as far as the shelters go. I hope you find his owners soon.
Can you ask at local shelters to see if anyone has reported their dog missing? You may also be able to leave your information with them in case anyone comes in looking for him.
No chip. That was the first place I went. Sigh. Seriously, he had on a cloth collar. His owner could have used a sharpie to put the phone number on it. grrrrr.
How about put him on a leash and take him for a walk near the grocery store to see if he'll lead you to his home?
I could try that. Honestly, my husband accidentally let him out this morning and he RAN LIKE A BAT OUT OF HELL. I almost wish DH would have let him go, which makes me feel even worse.
I could try that. Honestly, my husband accidentally let him out this morning and he RAN LIKE A BAT OUT OF HELL. I almost wish DH would have let him go, which makes me feel even worse.
Yeah, if you're at that point that you'd rather just see him gone, then maybe you should just drop him off at the nearest shelter.
I'd rather my dog not be a butthead. It was more of a worry that had I not intervened he would have eventually wandered back home.
Can you give flyers to local vets and groomers? Most have emails on their websites so you could just do it that way.
Also, go on petfinder and look up rescue groups local to you. You can call a few and see if any can take him, or at least do a courtesy listing for you.
You do they right thing by taking him - he could have easily been hit by a car or taken by someone with less than good intentions.
If you have to take him to the shelter, take him to the better one. Even if it is not the first place the owners would look, good owners will check all area shelters. And if they are not looking for him, better he is in the nicer shelter where he can find a great forever home.
Post by mrsrumfkin on Aug 22, 2014 15:38:26 GMT -5
If you do find the owner, definitely give them the run down of everything you're doing for this dog and tell them they need to chip the dog immediately. "If it happened once, it could easily happen again..."
Oh and if you haven't posted on FB yet try that. I've seen dogs reunited through FB posts, community FB pages, etc
I posted to our local lost and found animals and have random people sharing from that page. And some friends posting to their email bulletin boards at work. ::fingers crossed::
Hair pats to you! So glad you took him, so many would not.
People have given good advice. Networking on FB (there are lots of matches made there!).
If you end up taking him to a rescue, make sure it's a no-kill. Also he looks like a Corgi mix, maybe a Corgi rescue group would help. Try Adoptapet.com too.
If you end up taking him to a rescue, make sure it's a no-kill. Also he looks like a Corgi mix, maybe a Corgi rescue group would help. Try Adoptapet.com too.
This is not necessarily the best advice, as "no-kill" is a misnomer. They are extremely selective with the pets they take, often have waiting lists, and without knowing background they may turn him away. Most shelters won't euth a healthy animal with high adoptability so talk to the staff about their policies and if he goes into the humane society and his owners don't claim him, I'm sure he'll get snatched up. Small breeds tend to go quickly.
Don't feel guilty at all, you did a great thing by making sure he wasn't hit by a car or hurt! Sorry he's causing stress for your other pup, but you've done so much.
If you end up taking him to a rescue, make sure it's a no-kill. Also he looks like a Corgi mix, maybe a Corgi rescue group would help. Try Adoptapet.com too.
This is not necessarily the best advice, as "no-kill" is a misnomer. They are extremely selective with the pets they take, often have waiting lists, and without knowing background they may turn him away. Most shelters won't euth a healthy animal with high adoptability so talk to the staff about their policies and if he goes into the humane society and his owners don't claim him, I'm sure he'll get snatched up. Small breeds tend to go quickly.
Don't feel guilty at all, you did a great thing by making sure he wasn't hit by a car or hurt! Sorry he's causing stress for your other pup, but you've done so much.
Please don't discount all no-kill rescues. While what you say can be true of some, the one I volunteer for does turn down most rehomes only because it's our preference to take in strays, puppy mill dogs and dogs who are out-of-time at shelters that euthanize. So if she called us we'd take him in because he's a stray. That being said we occasionally take in dogs needing a re-home if there is absolutely no where for the dog to go.
This is not necessarily the best advice, as "no-kill" is a misnomer. They are extremely selective with the pets they take, often have waiting lists, and without knowing background they may turn him away. Most shelters won't euth a healthy animal with high adoptability so talk to the staff about their policies and if he goes into the humane society and his owners don't claim him, I'm sure he'll get snatched up. Small breeds tend to go quickly.
Don't feel guilty at all, you did a great thing by making sure he wasn't hit by a car or hurt! Sorry he's causing stress for your other pup, but you've done so much.
Please don't discount all no-kill rescues. While what you say can be true of some, the one I volunteer for does turn down most rehomes only because it's our preference to take in strays, puppy mill dogs and dogs who are out-of-time at shelters that euthanize. So if she called us we'd take him in because he's a stray. That being said we occasionally take in dogs needing a re-home if there is absolutely no where for the dog to go.
The same goes for the rescue I used to volunteer with. With the number of calls we received for owner surrenders, it was easier for us to say no across the board. We only pulled from high-kill shelters, and generally dogs that were almost out of time.
And a high kill shelter will absolutely euth a healthy adoptable dog. See above: all our rescues dogs came from high kill shelters.