19/04/2024
FINAL UPDATE: Unfortunately, I went out to my truck to get something and, as I went through my front door, the pup bolted and took off down the street. I had been following him on foot, but couldn't keep up (just getting too old, I suppose). He ran down Fifth to the ball field, then cut back into the neighborhoods around my house. He was running through the neighborhoods as if he knew the area, so hopefully he's on his way home. At this point, there's not a lot more that could be done. A million thanks to all of you who stepped up In order to help out. It is greatly appreciated.
***If his owner sees this post, I have your dog's collar. Please contact me at the number below and I will return it to you.
UPDATE: This pup is still here. I kept him overnight in order to give the owner an opportunity to contact me. Still no word. But, I will not be able to keep the dog past 2:00 today. If nobody claims the dog, I will need to be forced to take it to animal control (something I've been trying to avoid). I have a job and cannot leave the dog here alone with my dog. My house is new territory for him and, although he's very friendly and personable, he's stressed out; has stressed my dog out; has peed on every piece of furniture and rug in my home; has kept me up all night whining, pacing, and jumping on and off my bed; and I've lost about 6 hours of work that needs to be made up before 5:00 today (which will be impossible and I don't get paid). I had to give him a bath last evening around 10:00 because, upon inspection, I realized his underside was extremely muddy with foxtails and other weeds buried into his fur (not to mention he smelled pretty bad), he was chewing on himself so I assumed he had fleas, and (when bathing him) he was very protective over his back left leg. there weren't any visible injuries, but he did growl at me every time I tried to wash that leg. So, he may need to see a vet. something else that may help identify him is he chatters his teeth and it looks like he's smiling (I've never seen a dog do this before and his teeth are so nice that they look fake!). Again, if anybody recognizes this dog, please let the owner know and/or contact me at the number in the post below. Please do not contact me through Facebook - I don't live on social media and will not get your message. Thank you for your assistance as I truly appreciate it!
ORIGINAL POST: Happy Thursday, SJB! It's 8:20 in the evening and I need to ask you all If anybody is familiar with the dog in the picture and possibly knows who the owners are. This cute and very friendly pup strolled into my yard out of nowhere and I have never seen him/her before. The pup is a terrier with golden brown hair. He / she looks well cared for and has a collar, but no tags. If If anybody knows this dog, please text me at (831) 998-1084. My name is Johnny. I will keep the pup here, but please respond quickly and plan upon picking him/her up ASAP because I have my own dog, don't know how well they will get along, I am in the middle of working and can't run a doggy daycare, afraid to feed him/her in case this pup has any type of food allergies, intolerances, or restrictions, and need to leave early in the morning but cannot leave this pup here alone with my dog. Since there aren't any tags on the caller, there's no way of identifying the dog if you contact me. So, I'm going to ask that you please give a description of the caller. If you can't give a description of the caller, then I'm going to assume you are not the owner and I'm not going to pass the dog off to just anybody. Thank you for your help and hope to hear from the owner soon.
