Dog story w/ pic, HAPPY ENDING! and update

[wegotchickens]

Today I saw a dog curled up almost in the road. I thought it had been hit. Then it looked at me. So I stopped my car, opened my door and said, "Get in, buddy."

He did. He's at work with me. I borrowed a collar from upstairs and some rope from the shop. He's tied to my desk. He whines when I leave the room. He's smart and reasonably well-mannered. He's quite hungry and thirsty. No collar on him when I found him.

He's about 6 months old, black & tan mutt. Some shepard and maybe some chow or rottie to judge by his tongue (spotted). VERY friendly with all people so far.

I'll see if I get hold of a camera and get a picture. My DH has said I am NOT to bring this dog home. If I can't find a home by the end of day I'll have to take him to the animal shelter. I really hate that. He trusts me now. But better the shelter than the side of the road.

 

[BayCityBabe]

Hey, friend, make some calls & send out an e-mail. One of my GFs was in your situation & had 3 prospective families by 5p.m.
I wish you luck!

 

[FloridaChickenChick]

Oh, that IS sad. I have a golden retriever/chow mix who is a very sweet little girl.

I'm sure you've already done this, but please e-mail your entire personal e-mail network and ask them to spread the word...ask them to e-mail THEIR networks...you may be able to find someone to foster this pup rather than put her in a shelter. I know, there's no guarantee, but it's worth a shot.

Thanks for being such a kind person!

 

[miss_jayne]

better a shelter than the side of the road is right. God bless you for being a good samaritan.

many would say, "i can't, i have my work clothes on. not in this car! it might bite me!"

all those things are good reasons to be careful, you don't know what a dog will do, but you were doing it from your heart and i hope all turns out well.

 

[dogzrule5]

Is there anybody that can take him just for a while?

This happens every day - everywhere. Even though it's a very sad end, if it comes to that, it is kinder for them to be euthanized than left to starve or die of disease.

 

[gumpsgirl]

Poor little guy.

He's lucky you picked him up! Good luck on finding him a home today. I'm sure there will be someone willing to take such a friendly puppy.

 

[wegotchickens]

I had already e-mailed everyone I could think of before I posted here. I just knew you would all understand how I was feeling. DH was such a good sport about me putting more eggs in the bator last night, and we're supposed to be having a romantic weekend. I really don't want to incite his wrath but he's very serious about no dogs.

A guy in the shop said we should name him 'Nobodies' for now. After a good breakfast, lots of water, and a walk, Nobodies is passed out behind my desk.

The picture doesn't do Nobodies justice, since he was a little confused about what we were doing. He's such a pretty baby. And still enough of a baby to squat, if you know what I mean

I may have a foster home for a night or two. And I have a back-up plan that would upset hubby but be a compromise.

Wish us luck!!

 

[Lunachick]

What a nice looking dog. I do wish you luck!

 

[buck-wild-chick]

awwww

 

[krackerhill]

Good luck with finding a home! Sounds like a great little guy.