What should I do?

**Lobodeb** · 10-31-2005, 09:15 PM

Look what's been hiding in my yard all day!

I'm sure she's lost. She's very timid, but seems to be well taken care of. We managed to get her in the house. I can't, in good conscience, leave her outside tonight. It's cold and raining, not to mention that it's Halloween.

Sammy's having a fit, but other than that, she'll be kept by herself. I really don't know what to do.

**Flatcoatluver** · 10-31-2005, 09:21 PM

SHE HAS A COLLOR NO ID??? MAYVE IF YOU TAKE HER TO TH EVET SHE MIGHT HAVE A MICROCHIP AND MAYBE YOU CAN PUT ADDS IN PAPERS AND SAY FOUND DOG CALL TO IDENTIFY AND STUFF LIKE THAT. she pretty!

**Tollers-n-Dobes** · 10-31-2005, 09:23 PM

She's adorable, I love Miniature Pinschers

I definitely wouldn't leave her outside, do you have a crate that you could put her in? That'd probably work best and then you could start trying to find her family tomorrow. She looks very well cared for and is probably (hopefully) missed by her family. Hopefully she's chipped. Did you check to see if she might have an ID tattoo somewhere?

**chocolatepuppy** · 10-31-2005, 09:23 PM

Can you call around the neighborhood and see if anyone knows if someone is missing her?

**Lobodeb** · 10-31-2005, 09:24 PM

I'll try seeing if she's chipped. She seems to be well taken care of.

Thanks for the suggestion.

**Lobodeb** · 10-31-2005, 09:26 PM

Originally Posted by Orangutango

do you have a crate that you could put her in? That'd probably work best and then you could start trying to find her family tomorrow.

She's penned up in the back porch right now. I have a small crate that I used for Payton, but I don't know if that's too small.

Originally Posted by Orangutango

Did you check to see if she might have an ID tattoo somewhere?

She won't let me touch her very much. She's very skittish, understandibly.

**Dot** · 10-31-2005, 09:27 PM

What a beautiful dog! Thank you for taking her in until you can find her owners. I'd suggest you put signs on lampposts or such, indicating a small black dog has been found. If the owners are driving around looking for her, they'll see the signs.

Rather than posting your phone number in public, give your email address (or a throw-away one such as Hotmail). If anyone responds, require that they provide identifying information to prove the dog is theirs.

I have done this, and it works. Have reunited several lost dogs with their families. We live in the country and get many stray dogs. In cases when there has been no response, it's because the dogs were "dumped", but surely that little dear one is only lost.

Good luck! Also, watch the "lost dog" ads, of course, and place a "found dog" ad, too. There should be no charge for you to do so.

**poofy** · 10-31-2005, 09:32 PM

Good luck finding her owners , shes very pretty.Glad she found you and on a night like this is no time for the little girl to be out..

**finn's mom** · 10-31-2005, 09:59 PM

I'm sure she'll be missed, and, you won't have too much trouble finding her home! She is obviously well taken care of, poor little girl must be so frightened! She's in good hands, though, now!

I'd just give her some place warm to sleep, some fresh food and water, and, just basically leave her be tonight. And, start the search for her home tomorrow! I hope she's microchipped!

**luvofallhorses** · 10-31-2005, 10:15 PM

I hope you find her owners. She's such a doll.

**wolfie** · 10-31-2005, 10:18 PM

Aww, she's adorable! I hope you find her owners.

**jesse_3** · 11-01-2005, 12:46 AM

I would see if she is chipped if she calms down..I would also call the local police daprtment and ask if there has been a missing dog report, and check local humane society's and pounds as well.
Thanks for taking her in for the time being, she is such a cutie!

Steph and the gang!

**Ginger's Mom** · 11-01-2005, 07:16 AM

Oh my gosh, Debby, she is so cute. Maybe she got scared and ran out when some trick or treaters came to her door. I agree with Steph about calling local shelters to see if anyone called reporting her missing. Also, something I learned about when Kay found the Rottie (I forget her name). You can go online and register your dog as missing in your area through Petfinder. You may want to see if they did that as well. I have a feeling that you will find her owners soon. And she may be chipped.
I think it is wonderful of you, Maggy, Payton, and Sammy to share you warm, dry house with this little girl tonight.