DBF & I found a dog!

[ILoveReptiles]

My boyfriend and I were going for a walk tonight, and we found this cute little doggie wandering around without a leash or an owner in sight!

He does have a collar with a tag, but I called and they said to call back tomorrow (it was a Vet)
http://www.caicos.org/linkedpics/doggieSmall.jpg

I will call tomorrow and reunite him with his owners. I'm sure they're missing him.

[dukedogsmom]

What a cute doggie! Glad he's been rescued from wandering the streets.

[CagneyDog]

Aww what a sweetie!! I hope he gets back home soon!

[Flatcoatluver]

aww what a great thing he was found, now he can get back home! he is so cute

[cyber-sibes]

He sure is a cutie! Good luck locating his family tomorrow. They'll be thrilled to know he's ok!

[CathyBogart]

What a cute little munchkin! He's lucky he found you.

[Uabassoon]

What a cutie! I hope you find his home soon.

[buttercup132]

hes cute in a scruffy way lol good for you for taking him in

[Ginger's Mom]

Oh my gosh, he is sooo cute! I am glad you found him and were able to give him a safe and happy place to stay until his family can pick him up.

[Cookiebaker]

He's so cute! I hope you find his owners and that they are glad to have him back!

[elizabethann]

Omg!!!!!!!!!!!!! He Is Sooooooooooooooooo Cute! He Reminds Me Of Fenway (take A Look At My Picture Of Fenway In A Thread I Created Last Night). I Would Looooooooooooovvvvvve To Adopt Him!!! I Sooooo Hope His Family Is Out There And Is Looking For Him. Who Could Ever Lose A Precious Little Angel Like That?? Just Look At Taht Face! I Am In Love!

You And Your Boyfriend Were Soooo Nice To Rescue Him Off The Street. Thank You!!! Do You Think You'd Keep Him If His Owners Don't Come And Get Him? Please Keep Us Posted. I Just Hope The People Who Lost Him, Lost Him For A Good Reason. I'd Hate To See Him Going Home To An Irresponsible Family!!!

Gosh, Fenway Could Use A Baby Brother!!!

Thanks Again For Saving Him. I'm Glad You Found Him.

[ILoveReptiles]

Well I called and called the vet this morning, left a message with the ID code.

I got a VERY rude callback from this guy - he was actually YELLING at me for calling him too much. He said: "You can keep calling and calling but it won't make any difference - I get into the office at 10:30 and I'll look the number up for you then. Goodbye."

What a jerk! If I had a dog, I certainly WOULDN'T take it to HIM.

I'm sure at least the dog appreciates that I saved him, even if his vet is a ****

[elizabethann]

Are you serious!!??? What a jerk! I would tell the owners what he said! If I found out my vet acted like that, I'd kick him to the curb! What a SOB!!!

:mad:

[ILoveReptiles]

Well I thought about that - but no I wouldn't keep him. I am a firm believer that a dog needs a yard to run around in, and he just can't get that in this Condo complex.

This morning he woke me up at 4:00 AM to go out, and he peed once. Then he woke me up at 4:30 am to go out again - he had to poo that time

No thanks. I figured out I don't want a dog right now - My reptiles are good enough for me.

[ILoveReptiles]

Are you serious!!??? What a jerk! I would tell the owners what he said! If I found out my vet acted like that, I'd kick him to the curb! What a SOB!!!

:mad:
And yes - I'm serious. I do plan on telling his owners exactly how their vet acted. I hope they don't go to him anymore. He's a total jerk.

My parents said my old dog's vet used to be like that - everyone stopped going to him because he was very rude.

[finn's mom]

I hope his owners aren't like that. Poor little guy.

[pitc9]

Oh what a sweet little guy!
I would tell the owners about how rude the vet was, maybe they will change vets! I sure know I would if my vet spoke to someone that saved my dogs life!
I can't wait to hear about the happy reunion once you speak to his owners!

[anna_66]

He's an adorable little guy and I hope you can reunite him with his family soon, I'm sure they're missing one another.
That vet truly does sound like I jerk:rolleyes:

[ILoveReptiles]

Oh, and now the jerk is playing games with me. He said he would look it up at 10:30 when he got into the office.

Well, it's 11:00 now, and not a word from him. I called and left another message.

I hope his owners ditch him as a vet - he's HORRIBLE. No concern for the animal's well being at ALL. If he was concerned, he would've called me by now, don't you think? But no - he's got to play his little mind games.

People like this disgust me. At least I know who not to go to when I finally do get a dog.

[ILoveReptiles]

I called the main number and finally got through to the jerk ... he was EXTREMELY rude - he said "Did you get my message? Let's bury this!" and started yelling at the receptionist.

But I did find out that the dog is an 8 year old Scottie cross, and it looks as though it's been abandoned. He last saw the owner of the dog back in August of 2004. He is up to date on his shots, and his name is Benji

Oh my god I'm crying right now - what kind of evil bastard would abandon a dog this cute!?!??! I can't keep him - I know I can't, but what else can I do except take him to animal control. I just can't stand it. I don't want to do that.

:crying:

[elizabethann]

Are you able to keep him for a few days and post a found ad in the paper? Or even check the lost ads? What will your animal control folks do to him? Is there an SPCA you can bring him to? Some kind of no-kill shelter? He'll be adopted in seconds if you bring him to a no-kill shelter. He's very cute and somebody would love to adopt him.

You know, Connecticut isn't very far from New Hampshire and Fenway loves car rides!!!!

[king2005]

Awww poor pup

[ILoveReptiles]

I took a chance and called animal control - it turns out that vet was misinformed - maybe his prior owner lived in Bristol, but his current owner lives in the next complex over and is frantically looking for him. They came and took him, and she'll pick him up later.

I also told the animal control agent all about the horrible experience I had with the Vet. She was appalled.

[caseysmom]

I think you should report that vet to the veterinary board.

[ILoveReptiles]

I think so too.

It was the VET who told me he thought the dog didn't have a home anymore and was abandoned.

He was very very cold and unfeeling about it too. What a *********!

[just me]

I think you should report that vet to the veterinary board.

I totally agree :mad: What a very unprofessional and rude person.
If he can be that way to a person, can you imagine how he can be with peoples pets. Especially when they arent around???
I say report him now...
Also the Better Buisness Bureau, Very unprofessional.
Keep us posted. ;)

[ILoveReptiles]

I called the veterinary licensing board but the supervisor was out. I plan to call back later.

The guy's name was Dr Calaceto - he's based out of Bristol, CT.

I'll be steering way clear of him and his "practice"

Edited to add: Aha. digging up some dirt on this wanker. Apparently he's been sued for negligence before, in dealing with Horses. And he's running one of those "Discount spay/neuter" clinics. Figures.

Some day, maybe people will learn - when you cross me, I come back to haunt you.

:mad:

[elizabethann]

I'm glad you found the owner. But deep down inside, I wished Fenway was getting a baby brother. :D

P.S. That vet stinks! You're a good person to save this dog, find it's owner and report that stupid vet. You get the "Good Dooby Award" for the day.

[ILoveReptiles]

I finally heard back from Animal Control - I called them today to ask what ever happened with Benji.

The lady was very nice - she told me the current owners were not the dog's first family. Apparently, the old tag had never been removed from the original owners, and the dog was abused by them. They also used to take the dog to that Vet who was a real jerk. It might explain his attitude, but what right does he have to assume? I still think I should report him for not being a good Vet.

The dog came to the current owners because one of their relatives rescued him and gave him to them. Apparently, the current owner's husband was out grilling dinner, and Benji got out and ran off. She actually saw me carrying a dog because she was driving in. She couldn't see any details because it was nighttime and she didn't think anything of it because she didn't know Benji had gotten loose. When she got home her husband told her.

I had gone back up to the area I found him and skirted around a bit, but never saw her. The animal control agent told me she held the dog all day and his owner came to pick him up last night. So he is safely home. And the owner knows all about that awful Vet. Needless to say she's never been to that Vet, and she won't be starting - that's for sure.

I'd love to bump into Benji again - some day when I'm taking a walk, perhaps I will. :)

[RobiLee]

I'm so glad to hear that Benji is home. You did a great thing and I'm glad that you were able to be there for him.

[dappledoxie]

I'm so glad he was reunited with his owner's. It was incredibly kind of you to take him in. That vet sounds like an awful person, it's scary to think he's in practice working with animals and he doesn't seem to care.

[Flatcoatluver]

aww what a sad story, I'm glad he is reunited with his family again!

[Toby's my baby]

That is so sad, and happy at the same time! I to, hope that you bump into him one day! Glad the owner knows ALL about that horrilbe vet, what a jerk. :o

Congrats to you for doing such a wonderful thing, and finding Benji's owners. :)

[Kfamr]

What a sweetheart! Thank you for taking him in. :) He is precious.

OMGosh... if my vet said that i'd certainly get rid of him. That's disgusting. I'd want to know RIGHT away and i'd hope that my vet knows better than to wait on something like that, I'm sure the pup's owners were beside themselves. :(


Glad he's home and safe now.

[Dot]

I'm so glad you went to all that trouble to find the little dog's owners. If you are able to go see them some day, please strongly encourage them to put a new tag on the dog's collar, with their address and/or phone number. If the dog gets away again, it might not be so lucky the next time to be found someone like you.