How to Care for a Found Dog

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Care for a stray dog so that he can either be returned to his proper owner or taken to the appropriate shelter.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

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

Step1
Check for dog tags.
Step2
Ask around the immediate area in case the dog lives nearby.
Step3
Leave the dog in the area and call the animal shelter if you're uncomfortable taking him home.
Step4
Call the animal shelter and humane society to report a found dog if you do take the dog home.
Step5
Give the dog food, water and a place to rest.
Step6
Check the newspaper for any lost dog reports. Check frequently.
Step7
Keep the dog until the owner is found or take the dog to the appropriate agency after 24 hours.
Step8
Stay in contact with agencies, hang fliers and place ads in local newspapers if you decide to keep the dog in your home.

Tips & Warnings

  • Avoid approaching a dog that exhibits aggressive behavior.

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on 11/22/2005 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

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