2 Strays! Need Advice! URGENT!

[DoggiesAreTheBest]

I saw 2 dogs in the parking lot of my office building yesterday as I was leaving to go home. i didn't see them this morning when I came in, but they were outside at around 9:30 when I went to grab something out of my car.

One is a black and tan male pitbull mix and the other is a black and grey female doxie/cattle dog mix. Both not fixed! The female keeps licking her you know what and you know what looks a bit swollen. The male is limping and sometimes can't walk on his front right paw.

The male is wearing a tan leather collar. The female an old flea collar that I cut off because it was digging into her neck. They both looks skinny.

I have called the shelters and vets in town and no one has reported them missing. Our office building is off a busy street and I am so terrified they will run into it! I can not take them home. Drake would just freak!! Should I call animal control to come and pick them up?! The female is small and probably has a good chance of getting adopted. And despite the male's friendliness and small size, I am afraid he won't make it because he's got pitbull in him.

I need advise, quick!!

[ramanth]

EEEK!

Do you know of any friends that could watch them and then you could either put out flyers that they are missing or find homes for them.

I can't think of anything else..... it looks like you may have to call Animal Control.

Poor guys.

[mugsy]

Souraya,

Is there anyone in your office building that could foster them until you could re-home them?? We could do a Pet Talk Adoption mission. Maybe we could find a no kill shelter that could take them. Could you contact www.hua.org and see if they would be willing to take them? They are located in Nebraska, but take dogs from all over the country. I wish I could help, but I'm too far away.

Molly

[DoggiesAreTheBest]

I have already asked people in the building if they could foster, but they said no. I have also contacted my possible fosters and they are all full.

I called animal control, and they will be here after lunch. I already gave the pups food and water and they are hanging out beside my car. They are both so sweet and calm!

[sammi]

Would animal control agree to keep them if you are searching for homes for them? That is so nice of you to feed them and give them water - no wonder they are hanging around your car! I hope they find a home and wish I could help.

[DoggiesAreTheBest]

OK. I have a plan!

Animal control will hold them for 72 hours for someone to claim them. Then, if the dog has no temperment problems, they put it up for adoption. I just got off the phone with Animal Control and made arrangements to adopt these 2. I will not be keeping them. But this gives me 72 hours to find foster care. Also, for $60.00 a dog, I can get a full examination, spay/neuter, and all shots!!

Now I need to find foster homes! Help if you are able!! I have a possible foster for the male, but he can't take him till after Thanksgiving! I will confirm this tonight after he discusses it with his wife.

Here are the pups!

[mugsy]

What cuties!! I wish we could take them. I would definitely contact HUA, do you want me to?? How sweet are they?? I hope that they find homes soon. Keep us up to date ok??

[momoffuzzyfaces]

What sweeties. Prayers on the way that you find them wonderful homes.

[anna_66]

Oh, aren't they both adorable! $60/dog is a steal to get all the shots & spay & neuter! This is a great thing you are doing Souraya, I hope they both find good homes. Please keep us updated!

[Uabassoon]

You're doing such a wonderful things. Those two dogs are lucky that they walked into your life, because if not who knows if they would have had a chance. Thank you for giving those two cute faces a chance to find a home that will love them and treat them well.

[Karen]

If you were closer ... tonight I'll email the only person I know (who isn't on Pet Talk) that lives in Georgia, just in case. What city are you in/near? The male is so lovely, maybe you should just say he's a shepherd mix, cuase that's less scary than pitbull ...

[DoggiesAreTheBest]

Animal Control just picked them both up. I plan on going by there today after work to make sure they are taken care of and my name is on their file. I have spoken with the director and been guaranteed that they will give the pups to me. I also sent animal control a note with their pick up boy. The officer said he looked like a bulldog mix. I think I will go with that instead.

My coworker is pretty sure he can fost the guy. He will let me know today after talking to his wife. I have also PMed Fuzzy317 (Scott) to see if he can foster. He lives about 20 miles away from me. And one of my other cowokers said her sister was looking for an adult small female. She will ask her this weekend and get back to me on Monday!

Karen, I live in Gainesville, GA. That is about 45 miles NE of Atlanta. If you know anyone in GA willing, I will drive!!

Souraya

[Dixieland Dancer]

Souraya, I sucked in my breath and said "Isn't he georgeous" when I saw the male. He is a very handsome boy.

I wish I could do something to help but sadly am too far away and don't know anyone in your area. I will say a prayer that everything works out ok for both of them. I think your plan is excellent!

You are such a loving soul!

[HoneyBunny]

Thank you so much for saving them! I took one look at the little girl's face and my eyes filled with tears. Her face looks so much like my Susie except she looks so sad and afraid. I'm glad they came across a generous sole like you.

[Fuzzy317]

Souraya, I am not sure we can. We just finished fostering a great dane ,Asgrim, and having our beagle (Sassee) treated for a mild case of heartworms. She is 100% healthy now (weight and age not counting).

We fostered Asgrim for Judy [email protected]. I would contact her, she is mostly toward great danes, but she has contacts for any breed.

Asgrim was pulled from a metro-Atlanta Animal Control by Paula [email protected] and she works mostly with smaller breeds.

Good Luck!! If we are the absolute last hope, we will step forward if need be.