Stray Dog

[clayton86]

So iv been seeing dog tracks out front of my apt the past few days and tonight I finally seen the dog. It's a giant lab mix gorgeous and friendly dog. It came right up to me wagging it's tail wanting attention. I ignored it at first but it followed me to the mail box and back again right by my side. The thing wouldent leave my side and was well mannered I got the baby out and soon as it seen the car seat he or she layed down and watched me carry the baby.

I think it belongs to the house down the road but the down stairs neighbor said they almost hit it farther west down the road and the house is east but that's not saying much dogs can travel good ground. I knocked on the neighbors door I thought he belonged to but they didn't answer but there was a dog dish on the porch.

It doesent have a collar on but u can kind see where one was. I let it cone up onto my apartment and he took right like he owned the place layed down at my 2.5 year old sons feet wanting to be petted. I took it back outside and now it's sleeping at my doorstep and Noah my son is begging to bring it in and keep it. Our rabbit freaked when it seen the dog but the dog didnt even care bout the rabbit.

I'm not sure what to do I'm gonna go check the house in the morning if it's there's I'm gonna tell em to keep it in or chained something were on a busy road I'd hate to see it hit. My wife says call the warden but there a kill shelter and we don't want that either it's a great dog I'd keep it if I could but the down stairs neighbors would flip so would our dumb rabbit if the landlord even said yes. Idk what to do hopefully it's the peoples down the road and they take responsability.

[00 mod]

Take the dog to the nearest vet and have it checked for a micro-chip. It is a tiny embedded device that most breeders and almost all rescue group put in the back neck skin of dogs so that if they do get lost, they can scan at any vet and have the contact info of the owners!

Jeff

[clayton86]

It's a mutt so I doubt it will have one but it's worth a shot

[A-Jay]

Call animal control.

Tell them whatever you know about the dog and let them do their job.

They will find the owner or get the dog off the street, as well as provide vet care if needed.

If the dog is in fact lost / missing, the owner would appreciate your efforts.

If no one claims it & the animal is suitable, adoption will follow.

If you have a change of heart or circumstances, perhaps you could adopt it.

Good Luck

A-Jay

[A-Jay]

It's a mutt so I doubt it will have one but it's worth a shot

The chip is very inexpensive (like 20 bucks) and a great way to ID any pet.

A-Jay

[Bassn Blvd]

My dog has the chip and n ot only is he a pain in the ars, but he's a mutt too. Take the dog to the vet for a chip check or call animal reg. The owners need to be checked out anyway since the dog is constantly running around loose.

[quanjig]

That's a shame. My wife runs 3 animal hospitals and she sees the problems with owners that are not responsible caretakers of their pets. If you don't find the owners via chip, see if you can contact a lab rescue in your area, explain the situation and hopefully a happy ending will ensue. Good luck and keep us posted!