Mugsy, it's amazing of you to offer to drive here to pick up the dog. I have been in contact with some foster groups here. Hopefully, they will be able to save you a long drive.

Last night, Jake and the stray pupper sniffed noses and wagged tails. Then, the dog just turned around and bolted through a hole the fence to the apartment complex next door. Argh! I thought for sure, we were at least headed in the right direction.

This morning, I was on my way to work and I saw him across the street eating trash. I tried to lure him with my breakfast, but once again he took off. Guess he's not a vegetarian.

I went back to my place to get Jake, whom he seemed to like very much. I had just gotten back in the car, armed with chicken I had pulled out of my boyfriend's leftovers, when he ran behind my car. Jake and I got out and followed him. I tried to give him chicken, but he kept spitting it out. Everytime, I spoke he would take off. I followed him around a block of buildings, two or three times. His behavior was more questionable than it had been in the past (jaw twitching w/ tail between legs alternating with tail wagging), so we backed off. His appearance seems to be rapidly deteriorating, including a newly noticable limp. I decided I should call someone to pick him up. I walked to my car, about 50 feet away, keeping him in site. I turned to look up the number, and he was gone. We walked around the building blocks again, but no sign of him. I called the city to come by and try to pick him up, and apparently they had come by earlier in the week and couldn't catch him. They were going to try again, and told me to call at 4:30 to see if they managed to bring him in.

This whole thing is so frustrating. The poor dog needs help. The fact that he'd rather go on suffering than get near a human trying to feed him, really amplifies my concerns for his past treatment. I am so worried for this poor dog. I so dearly want him to have the opportunity, before he dies, to experience the wonderful love that all of us animals lovers here give our animals. Please keep this poor dog in your thoughts and prayers.