How to Care for a Found Dog
Care for a stray dog so that he can either be returned to his proper owner or taken to the appropriate shelter.
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Things You'll Need
- Yellow Pages
- Telephones
- Dog Beds
- Dog Bones
- Dog Dishes
- Dog Food
- Dog Leashes
- Dog Tags
- Dog Toys
- Dog Treats
- Muzzles
- Local Newspapers
- Fliers
Instructions
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Check for dog tags.
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Ask around the immediate area in case the dog lives nearby.
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Leave the dog in the area and call the animal shelter if you're uncomfortable taking him home.
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Call the animal shelter and humane society to report a found dog if you do take the dog home.
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Give the dog food, water and a place to rest.
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Check the newspaper for any lost dog reports. Check frequently.
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Keep the dog until the owner is found or take the dog to the appropriate agency after 24 hours.
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Stay in contact with agencies, hang fliers and place ads in local newspapers if you decide to keep the dog in your home.
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Tips & Warnings
Avoid approaching a dog that exhibits aggressive behavior.
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forgetfulmare
Jun 24, 2009
Found an abandoned dog that had been kicked and traumatized on a bridge back in '99. An exceptionally healthy critter who we recently found out was a Finnish Dog. He's still with us. -
paulana
Jun 22, 2009
Treat him with love. He was lost or abused, so he must be in panic. He is not the usual self.
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MacDonald
Dec 31, 2009
Ever heard of a microchip? All shelters and most vets have scanners.
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MacDonald
Dec 31, 2009
Ever heard of a microchip? All shelters and most vets have scanners.
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Nov 22, 2005
It's important to keep a found dog away from your pets. You don't know what diseases it may have. A crate is good if you have one. Be sure to wash the crate good with Lysol after the found dog is placed in a home. Jan
