Oh What A Night? What Am I Going To Do?

[DoggiesAreTheBest]

In an earlier post, I told you guys about how Drake has made some friends with the dogs across the street. I came from work yesterday and the Chab (chow/lab) was in my yard. I let Drake out to play with his buddy and they got along fine.

It started getting darker and there was no light coming from the house next door. Where was the other dog? I took a flash light and went over to see if my neighbor was OK. There was no one there! I peaked into the window, and the place was empty! All the boxes were gone but the rooms were totally empty. What has happened here?! I am freaked out!

Drake wanted to play longer than the Chab and was getting angry with his buddy for wanting to rest. Drake was barking at him and fighting with him. The Chab looked so broken hearted. He looked sad. I went outside to pet them both and give them some food and water since Drake didn't want to come inside. Remeber, Drake has shared with this dog before. Last night, Drake was a pig! He wouldn't share and if the other dog came near the food, Drake would get mean. While Drake ate like he had never seen food before, I would try and pet the other dog and Drake didn't like that either. Guess he was OK with playing with him, but not letting him spend the night. Drake didn't come inside to sleep. I was woken up by several dog fights and loud barking. When I got up, I saw that the Chab had spent the night on the sidewalk. Drake can't get to him coz of electric fence.
Drake came inside, and as I was leaving to come to work, I put a bowl of water and food for the other dog and set up a runner in my yard so he wouldn't run away. I do not want him to get run over. I also drug out Drake's old dog house, washed it out, put some old blankets in it, and set it by the runner so that he can get in it.

I don't know what to do! Where did his owner go? Why did she leave him and take the other one? Chab is so nice. He minds well and is so friendly. Unlike the beast that I have! I swear, he did a 180 on me! He was being so good and then, he unleashed the meanie in him.

I want to do what is right for this dog. I know that by feeding him, giving him water, shelter, and playing with him, he is going to want to stay. I do not want him to leave. It would break my heart to think of him as a stray. If she doesn't come back in a few days, then I will have to take him to the shelter. It makes me want to cry just thinking about it. But I can not keep him.

Help!

[ellensy]

Gee, that's so sad ...how could somebody do that??? Poor Chab... and oh maybe Drake is just angry with your human neighbor for leaving his buddy behind. How's Chab doing?

[Sudilar]

Maybe she left him because she knew you would take care of him. She knew that you could not let him starve. This is just horrible! How could anyone do such a thing????

[slleipnir]

Maybe they moved, and the dog jumped out some how and ran back to him home. Maybe it would be best for you (if you can) take care of him for a while and see if the owner comes looking for him (u live right next door right???) and if they don't maybe keep him or give him to someone...I dont think it would be fair to just leave him, I've seen a few times where people just don't want their dogs so they leave them to die..it's so sad :[ I hope everything works out good for you can chab

[DoggiesAreTheBest]

Oh, I do not plan on leaving him! That's why I put him on a runner at home and have been taking care of him. I am still hoping that my neighbor didn't just leave him. Maybe she had to leave all of a sudden and didn't have time to let me know she wanted me to take care of the pup. Drake dosn't like the fact that he has to share with Chab. He is OK with playing. I do not want Draker to hurt him. I want to play with Chab more and show him that he is loved, but Drake gets so mad if I even come near him now. He didn't at first. I think Drake senses the change in the situation. It's like Drake is saying: He can come over and play, but he can't sleep here and eat my food.

[ellensy]

Chab is sure lucky to have u as a neighbor. Just hope that owner comes back and that Drake will slowly accept Chab. Please hug Chab for me, that is if Drake doesn't see you doing that. Good luck!

[jennifert]

Oh no. What a predicament! I hope the owner returns to get her dog...Do you know here well? Does she seem like the "type" or person to do something like that? Were they planning on moving? (Like house up for sale?) Or do they rent and had to be out by the end of the month? Maybe she moved to a place where she couldn't have 2 dogs? Not that that is an excuse! Perhaps you can find out more tonight from another neighbor or the landlord/real estate agt about where she has gone. It can't be legal to just abandon a dog! Did you leave a note or anything in case she comes home today and sees the dog tied up at your house. She may see him there and think you want to keep him...?
Good luck! I'll keep my fingers crossed that maybe she had to leave w/o him and is worried sick!

[slleipnir]

Drake might be jealous cause he's not use to you paying attention to an other dog..I know my dog gets jeolous someitmes when I pat the other and play with him and such and she's grown up with him

[aly]

Is there a no-kill shelter you could take him to? Or a rescue group with room? I would hate for him to be put down

Good luck, Souraya. You're doing the right thing.

[DoggiesAreTheBest]

I went home for lunch and let the dogs out to play. It was OK as long as I didn't touch Chab. I called my brother and asked him if he was OK taking care of another dog this weekend and explained the situation. He said he didn't mind.

Cindy, Chab's owner had moved into the house only a few weeks ago. I do not know if she was renting or what the deal was. I noticed yesterday that CHab wasn't wearing his collar. I had to use one of Drake's old ones and put a new hole in it.

I left a note taped to her front door. I hope she comes back for him. If she's not back in a week, I am going to try and find him a new home. Wish me luck!

[ramanth]

That is so horrible!

Was the woman on her own? I wonder if she was in a bad relationship where she feels she has to run. Could that explain the suddenly empty house that she just moved into!?

Poor Chab. I'm glad he has you to look after him for the time being. I can't imagine how someone could do that.

[AmberLee]

My mind is swirling -- I don't know what to say except to bless you for being Chab's guardian angel. At first I thought like Sleipnir that he got lost in the move and returned to his old home ... but it seems less likely with the short amount of time he's been there and no collar.

Poor confused Chab! Poor encroached upon Drake. Poor overwhelmed Souraya ... Do keep us updated. {{{thoughts and prayers at ya!}}}

[Logan]

I am not pleased with your neighbor, Souraya, but I am pleased with you!!! What a huge heart you have. Thank you for everything that you are doing. Search out "no kill" shelters as was suggested. He sounds like a lovely fellow. As you might have read, I'm working with 7-8 Golden Retriever rescues from your area on Saturday, two of which had to be sprung from kill shelters in Gainesville and Griffen today to avoid being killed. Too many dogs, not enough loving owners. I know I am preaching to the choir here.....so I'll get off my soapbox. Just wish there were more people like you.

Logan

[DoggiesAreTheBest]

Logan, you are going to be in Gainesville, GA this weekend?

The shelter here is a kill shelter. Sadly. But they only euthanize if they do not have room for the pups. I volunteer there all the time.

I will try and find Chab a home on my own. I am sure I can find someone. A shelter is my last resort.

[Dixieland Dancer]

Souraya,
You are in our prayers that Chab finds a good loving home. From the sound of it that means a new owner. Our prayer is that someone will want this pup and fast.

Maybe we can even say a prayer that Draker will ease up on his possessiveness of mommy and let her take care of Chab. He would have a built in playmate!

Our best to you!
Love,
Candy, Dixie, and Dusty