What should I do about this?

[anna_66]

Someone please help me! There were 2 stray dogs (lab-retreiver? and a terrier?) running with no tags, lots of burrs in their fur, not starved (they didn't eat alot when I fed them). We got both of them & put them in the yard (the lab-we put in the kennel & the little one we left out with Roxey & Huney. Today is Sunday so the shelter won't take them, nor tomorrow since it's a holdiay:rolleyes: I looked for no kill shelters in our area, but there is none. They are all around 100 miles or so away & these dogs seem like they are someones pets. I just don't know what I should do. Angus is going nuts, so we've tried leaving him in the house, but he still keeps pacing.
Please, anyone got any ideas?!

[mugsy]

We've been there done that one!!

1. Call the shelter and see if anyone has reported them missing, and if not make a found dog report.

2. Call the vets in the area and see if they know anything.

3. Put an ad in the paper for found dogs.

4. Put up fliers in the area saying found dog...please call...

5. Ask neighbors if they know the dogs.

Good luck!!!

[toughCookie]

do you have a relative or a friend that can keep the dogs for a few days? put and ad in the paper and/or post flyers around the area where you found them. could they maybe have those microchips? a vet could check. since tomorrow is a holiday you will have to wait til Tuesday, I don't know what to tell you, is it possible for you to keep them in your garage?

[shais_mom]

These ideas sound good, Anna. Is there anyone you know that can keep the dogs until Tuesday, so Angus won't wear a hole in your carpet?
I hope you find something. :( Where is Mugsy???????

[Karen]

I would call the local police, see if they have heard anything - if shlters and vets aren't opne, maybe someone called them? Maybe, depending on how many roads are in your area, take them for a ride and see if they react at a certain house? I'd go today and put "found dogs" notice up at any supermarket or conveniece store that's open. Don't put a lot of detail, just enough so tht you can be sure whoever calls really is their owner. Bless you for keeping them safe for now.

Poor Angus, it'll be okay soon ...

[Desert Arabian]

I'd call a vet and see if they could get for those microchips. If it is a Lab- there is a strong chance of having a microchip in it, since they are popular pets, popualr breed, etc . I'd might also put an ad in the local newspaper, and put flyers in big stores (target, k-mart, grocery stores etc.) I hope they find their owners or a nice new home. Keep us updated. Good luck.

[anna_66]

Well, we went to all of the houses within a couple of miles around our house, & no luck. Noone had ever seen these dogs before, we even asked people who had lived in this area for 40 years & knew almost everyone around. Everyone I talked to said the same thing, they were probably dumped. I printed out flyers & gave them out, but I just don't hold very much hope for these two.
Right now we have the little one in the house (he's just a pup-he still has little sharp puppy teeth:) and he can't even chew our dogs food. ) with our dogs. Surprisingly Angus isn't bothering him, maybe because he is just a pup & doesn't threaten him. And we have the other one out in the yard (he's already run into the electric fence:eek: ). Angus still can't stand it!
Oh, did I tell you we called the police, they were no help. Also the shelter woman called us back. Listen to what she said, just let them back out and maybe they'll go home! Can you believe that?! What an idiot. The road is busy & surely they would get hit. I just can't believe she would say that. I just don't know about people.
Here's a couple pics of the two of them
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid35/p621f0b1b2675d8e175322cc5807e6e92/fd2c3719.jpg http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid35/p2bf30ce3125d2bb4b1ce0e6003bc7ef2/fd2c371d.jpg
What kind of dogs are they, I'm just not really sure. I should, but I don't.

[tatsxxx11]

Oh Anna, poor pups! And what an awesome responsibility you have taken on. I can't believe the shelter person actually said, "Let them out!!" Is she for real???????? The doggies are so sweet looking! Poor babies! The retriever looks like a Golden, Golden/mix to me. The little guy maybe a Lasa, Terrier mix??? Everyone's already given you great advice and suggestions re: finding the owners. I'm guessing there aren't any "no kill" shelters in your area? I'd start looking for all breed rescue groups in your area n the internet. And Petfinder has a great "classified ad" section. I pray they find their home. But I'm thinking too they were probably abandoned. How sad. Thank you SO much for helping them. I'll be praying the outcome is a happy one.

[Cookiebaker]

If I lived remotely close I would take that yellow labbie looking one in a split second!! :(

[anna_66]

Nope, there are no "no-kill" shelters close. They are all about 100 miles away. I talked to a golden rescue group & they said to take him to the animal shelter. That way if the owners are looking, they would have a much better chance of finding him. There is a shelter that has a drop off in the next county (only about 10 miles away). So I think we are going to take him down there tonight:(
I guess this would be best, if we were looking for our dogs & someone had dropped them off at the shelter it would be easier for us to find them there than if someone had them at their house, right? I just feel so bad about doing it though.
If we have him in the kennel, the dogs keep fighting through the fence. Even Huney & Roxey get in on it now. It's just not a good situation with him here. I'm afraid the police will be called because of the noise.
I will call the shelter Tuesday & see what is going on with him. I just don't want him to be put to sleep, he is such a fun guy. He loves to play ball (surprise, right;) ) I don't think he's used to being in the house, the first thing he did was pee on my chair:rolleyes:
Anna, I wish you did live close enough, he's such a sweetheart.
I'll keep you all informed on what happens with the guy.
For now, we're going to keep the little guy. Maybe we can find him a good home. I think I'll let the shelters know we have him. That way if anyone is looking, they can contact us.
Thanks for the input.
Anna

[lizbud]

Anna,

You are one AWESOME lady for taking on this responsibility.

May God Bless You for not turning a blind eye when you
saw these little ones. I wish you & hubby the best of luck
in getting the doggies in a good place. Liz.

[Sudilar]

Anna, thanks so much for caring about these dogs.

When you drop the Golden/mix? off at the kill shelter, be sure to ask their policy on how soon they kill the dogs. You said you didn't want him to be killed. Be sure that they know that and be sure to follow up on him. Which shelter is it? Good luck!

Are you near Port Clinton?

[shais_mom]

They are just too precious!!!! I love the lab/golden mix. He looks so gentle. And the little one looks like a scruffy ball of fun!!

Sue, no Anna isn't near Port Clinton. I am about 1 hour and 15 min from Port Clinton. And Anna is about 1 and a half to 2 hours from me. Is there a rescue there?

Good Luck Anna! I am glad you found them!

[anna_66]

It's a shelter in Sidney, Ohio (shelby county). I am going to call about him Tuesday & tell them his temperment and all. He seems like he would be good for a family with no other dogs, maybe a good farm dog. When we went to drop him off there was another family there dropping a GSD off & he tried to attack him. I feel so bad leaving him there. I'm glad at least that our dogs are getting along with the little guy. I gave him a bath tonight and he was sooo good! He didn't even mind the blow drier. He seems like a great dog. I really want him to go to a good home. If we didn't already have three I wouldn't mind keeping him:) He had some big burrs in his whiskers around his mouth, and Mark held him & he let me cut them out with no problem.
We set the kennel up & guess who wanted to sleep in there? Roxey! She isn't too sure about him, but Angus seems to really like him! He was bring his stuffies to play with, even his favorite hedgehog! I'll try to get a few more pics of him up tomorrow. It's been a stressful day for everyone today. Goodnight!

[Sudilar]

The Humane Society of Ottawa County is supposed to be a no-kill facility. http://www.petfinder.org/shelters/OH187.html

Good luck!


Oops, was typing this when you posted. Ok, disregard it.

[Karen]

Oh, good luck, and do keep us posted! What size is the little guy? I know an older couple that will be looking for a small dog after next weekend - they have a lot of company coming, so want to wait until the fuss and bother is over before bringing a new dog home. If you were closer, I'd call them tomorrow, but I bet there are lots of folks who would want him!

[anna_66]

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid35/pae33ff10adbd22f2e77dd251f4962431/fd2b88f6.jpg
Well, that is a pic of the little guy after a bath, looks much better :p He slept all night in the kennel with not even a peep out of him. I just know someone will want this little guy. So far he hasn't pottied in the house or tried to tear anything up. And I'm with you Karen, I think an older couple would be great. He really wants to be a lap dog. If the people you know would be interested, let me know. I'm thinking he's maybe around 6 mos or so. Look at this!
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid35/p523ba197170cee435ed42de0ce928a1e/fd2b88f3.jpg
Sorry that I missed your post Sue.
If anyone out there or anyone would want this sweetheart, please let me know! Here's one more cute pic.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid35/p8fb63a1b98c00f7a8f843995c8121d6e/fd2b88f5.jpg

[Pam]

Anna thankfully these dogs decided to cross your path. I shudder to think what might have happened to them if you hadn't been there. They are both so sweet looking! I can't imagine that their humans aren't just wringing their hands. The first one reminds me a little of our own K9Karen's Cody. Karen, are you reading, wouldn't Cody like a sibling? :) The second one I would guess, like someone else has said, is maybe a terrier/lhaso mix? He is just a little doll. If you lived closer I do think that Bella might have a brother. Please do keep us posted as to how this all works out. Somehow I am thinking that your family might be on the verge of "growing." It sounds like Angus has given the little guy the seal of approval. Gosh, sharing his hedghog! Now that's just the sweetest thing! :cool:

[Karen]

I showed their pictures to a woman at work, who is gonna be in Philly this week, and might know a home that needs one of those boys ...

[wolf_Q]

It's so great of you to try to help these dogs, Anna!! :)

To me, the little one looks like a schnauzer mix....I bet if you gave him the typical schnauzer cut he'd look a lot different! Hope you can find him a home! Wish I knew somebody who would take him.

[Rachel]

Like Amy said, the little one looks as if he has lots of Schnauzer in him. These are both two good looking dogs.

[wolf_Q]

Maybe you should post about him in Jackie's Community, For The Love of Dogs http://communities.msn.com/FORTHELOVEOFDOGS/ There's tons of schnauzer lovers there!! :)

Anna , you are doing such a great job for these two doggies !
I sincerily hope you find a good home for them , they deserve it ! They are both so cute and lovable ...!
Thanks for caring so much !! If only there was more people like you ...

[trisha0503]

Hi Anna,

I just called up my friend. She lives in Reading, PA and she fell in love with the puppy! She's really looking for a dog for her 3 kids. She's WILLING to drive from Pennsylvania to Ohio to pick up the puppy. But she could only do it on weekend. PM me so I could get your contact info , or you could send me an e-mail.... I'm soo excited and so is my friend...

You're an angel for taking care of these 2 dogs.. Hope the other dog may soon find his forever home... I love him too...

[jennifert]

Oh this is so exciting! I hope everything works out for these boys! The little one definitely looks like a schnauzer to me too! (Has Jackie seen this yet?)
Thank you so much Anna and Mark, for helping them! You are a sweetheart!
Keep us posted!

[anna_66]

Well, I've found a home for the little guy. When I went to work this morning I brought a couple of pictures & one of the guys I work with said him & his partner were looking for a little dog & he would take him:) . So he is off to his new forever home. He won't be alone as they have other playmates for him (a cat & a springer spaniel)! I'm sure he will be well taken care of & I made sure that if anything goes wrong that they will bring him back to me (& they also said if someone were to call claiming the pup they would give him back). So now, I just have to worry about finding a good home for the retreiver. Wish me luck & thanks again everyone!

[Sudilar]

Woohoo, anna, way to go!! :D

Good luck on the retriever!!

[Cincy'sMom]

Anna,
If you can't find something in your area for the retriever please let me know. I will see if Ralph and I can take him up here and wither find him a home ro try to get him into a no-kill shlter there are a few here in Toledo.
Glad to here the terrier found a home! they are both so cute!!! Thanks for helping them!!!

[anna_66]

Ok, a girl I used to work with moved down the street from us & came over to visit tonight. I told them about the dogs & her daughter said she thought she knew who they belonged to, so I showed her the pics & she said she had seen them & knew who the owners are. She said the retreiver had almost been hit by the school bus before. She also said she'd seen them in the road quite a few times.
So I went to the house, but noone was home. I put a flyer in their mailbox. I kinda hate knowing these people might be their owners & that they don't take care of their dogs. I know the little guy will have a good home, but I still worry about the retreiver. I didn't say he was at the shelter, I thought I'd wait for them to call & see what they have to say. If they even want them or not. I really didn't want to tell them, but I guess I thought I should.
What do you think?

[tatsxxx11]

I think you definitely did the right thing Anna. You went to their home and left the flyer. I'm sure if they are truly concerned they will contact you, though like you, I'm not sure back to that home is where these guys should go!:mad: You've done such a terrific job "saving them," helping to find these precious ones loving, safe homes. If the owners do come to claim them, I think I would discuss with them the accusations that you've heard and I would contact animal control and explain the situation with her/him to make sure these people are checked up on. Do you have leash laws in your area? Do people get citations for violations? Here, after one warning, it's a 50.00 fine and you have to go bail your pup out the shelter; another 50.00! Thanks so much for having such concern and love for the doggers.

[anna_66]

I just got the call. She said they were her dogs. I asked her how long they had been gone, & at first she said 2 days, then she said just yesterday. I don't know, I don't feel good about telling them where the dogs are, but I guess they are their dogs:mad: I told her she could come here tomorrow night & get the little one, then I will be able to talk to her. She said she had been crying. Wish me luck when I talk to her, I'll try & not get upset!
And if I find them out again, I am not going to tell them, I will just find them new homes.

[Karen]

Oh, Anna, I hope if they are her dogs, you can convince her how dangerous it is for them running loose, and that she NEEDS to get them collars and tags and keep them safe!

We will be thinking of you ...

[Sudilar]

The one I worry about is the one in the kill shelter.
I hope this lady starts taking care of these dogs. I'm sure you will "encourage" her to be more careful. Good luck!!

[tatsxxx11]

Good plan, Anna. I would gently but firmly express my concerns about their well being to her and subtley make it known that you will be keeping an eye out for them! You called the shelters and police after you found them, right??? How come there was no record of anyone having reported these two dogs missing??? How desperately could she have been looking for them??? I know you are fearful, returning them to this potentially dangerous situation. But you really have no other choice right now. I still would contact animal control to report the events of the past few days and as well that these dogs have in the past been found running loose in traffic, nearly hit by cars! Sure, she's crying now...but is she doesn't take responsibility for their safety, she'll be crying even more tears when she learns that have been struck by a car or bus. Good luck Anna! You're an angel!!:)

[Cookiebaker]

I agree...we will certainly be thinking of you, Anna. It's not fun having to confront someone, but really it's for the sake of her pups. Those poor critters running the street! :(

[Cincy'sMom]

Good luck Anna! I hope you are able to get through to this woman how important it is to keep tage son her dogs and keep track of where they are. Next time she may not be so lucky to have such a great person find them!

At the studio this weekend we found a GSD mix wandering a very busy street in Toledo. Because it was Sunday we could not contact anyone, and although the dog had a license on we had no way of getting ahold of the owners. We called the emergency care vet to see if they knew anything and they said someone had been there 10 minutes before looking for the dog, but they had not gotten the name. We kept the dog at the studio overnight and the studio owner was going to call this morning to find out who the owners are. Ralph didn't go to his lesson tonight, so I won't know until tomorrow how that all went, but I know the owner has been out loking and I know is they weren't able to cross paths today the dog is getting plenty of lovin at the studio...A good reminder for us all to keep name tages on our dogs!

[Karen]

I will reiterate an experience we had before. Stray dog eating the neighbor's garbage, and when I walked over and called he came right to me. His collar had:

1. His name (Archie)
2. His people's phone number
They were woven right in as part of the collar.

He also had brand-new tags, one with his address.

We called, got no answer, so we got in the car, drove there, and Archie was back home within a couple hours of him breaking out of a hole in the fence his owners didn't know about.

Happy dog, grateful owners, and a happy ending. Shouldn't ALL dogs have that chance?

[Pam]

Originally posted by anna_66
I just got the call. She said they were her dogs.

Well at this point the only comfort you have is knowing that you did the right thing under the circumstances. I suppose it is possible that they could have escaped and you have given this woman the benefit of the doubt. You will undoubtedly learn more when you meet her. I am wondering how much trouble she went to in her search for them - checking with shelters? notifying police? starting an ad in the paper? Please keep us updated as to how this plays out. Either way, you acted responsibly all the way around.

[ellensy]

Wonder what will happen? :confused: hope everythign will go well.......:)

[tatsxxx11]

Anything to report, Anna???:confused:

[lizbud]

Anna,

I'm interested to know how your meeting with the person
who claimed these dogs went. I agree with Pam, whatever
the outcome here, you did the responsible & loving thing
by rescueing them from the streets. Hope this all turns out
well for the doggies & everyone concerned. Bless you for
caring.

[anna_66]

Sorry I didn't have time to post before now.
She was supposed to come get him at 6, but she called a little after 5 and asked if it was ok if she came early. This is a good sign, maybe she does care about her dogs.
When she got here, she told me she had went & got the retreiver from the pound & gave him a bath right away because he was so dirty & had so many burrs in him. I was glad to hear that. And the little guy seemed truly happy to see her.
I told her she should think about getting a collar & id tag for the both of them, and she told me that the little guy had allergies & a collar bothered him. Have you ever heard of this before. There are many types of collars, I'd think you'd be able to find one that didn't bother him.
Anyway after I said that, she quickly said thank you and bolted! Guess she knew I was going to try & tell her other things & just didn't want to hear it.
Oh well, at least for now they are both clean & alive! I will be keeping a lookout for them from now on.
Thanks everyone for trying to help & encourage me.

[Cincy'sMom]

Well, I am glad the dogs got home safe and sound, I just hope they stay that way!
My friend's Lab seems to get a rash from her collar eery year around August. She switches between a nylon and a chain collar depending on the time of year.

The dog we found at the studio went home! His name is Jimmy and he is 8 1/2 yrs old ( one of my friends thought he was still a puppy, Ralph and I guessed 3). The guy was very happy to have him back and left work to come get him.

[shais_mom]

I can see that allergies would bother their necks. The vet told me not to put a collar on Kylie b/c of her sensitive skin/rodent ulcer condition. But she doesn't go outside.
She could still microchip them, it would be worth the expense.
Allergies is just an excuse, not a good one either.

[DoggiesAreTheBest]

Anna,

Glad the pups are back home. And I hope that it is a good home. They are very fortunate that they crossed your path or else I would dread thinking of what may have happened to them.

Pat on your back for a job well done!

[Pam]

Well Anna this sort of seems to have had a happy ending. I do hope she realizes how fortunate she is that you found them. We'll all rest a little easier now knowing that you have your eyes open for them in case this should ever happen again. ;)

[mugsy]

Another Pet Talk heroine!! Anna, it sounds like you did the right thing. I would also suggest microchipping them. I have a friend whose Pit mix dog has allergies to collars also. She never has one on, but never leaves the house. Blanca is very fair skinned Pit with thin hair too.

[ramanth]

I think you did the right thing too Anna.

And on the offchance you do see them again, I'd call her, tell her you have her dogs and if you see them again, you'll be finding them new homes.

Either that, or find them new homes the second time around.

But lets hope she does better at keeping them home.

How is it that BOTH dogs could be allergic to collars. If that were the case with my dog, I'd have them chipped.