This happens repeatedly w/me. If I see an abandoned dog, I take it in and feed it and eventually give them to someone in my family if no one claims them from the flyers I put up.
This dog looks like the one I rescued 5-6 months ago. Maybe a pure bred Rat Terrier and my roommate said he saw him the day before I brought him inside.
This is the 4th time I've sheltered an animal, but this time he's only about 1 y/o and 10 lbs. I can't just put him back outside can I? I can't take him to the shelter bc they will kill him.
What to do?
2006-11-17 18:25:18 · 15 answers · asked by PlasticTrees 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
It's also close to 40 degrees here. He has a collar but no tags.
2006-11-17 18:25:52 · update #1
I have 4 dogs and a cat already.
2006-11-17 18:26:20 · update #2
you have no choice but to keep him for a few days until you can find him a good home. go to a dog park and if anyone says how cute he is, then chime in and tell them that he is adoptable.
good luck! animals need more people like you!
2006-11-17 18:38:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are really sweet to take the poor thing in, but with that many animals, you really can't take them in permanently.
I hate to say it, but take the animal to the shelter. Death by euthanasia is much quicker and painless than death by starvation and exposure. AND, there's a chance that someone will see the puppy and give it a good home.
I think you could keep the animal for three days and do the flyer thing, then take the animal to the shelter. That would give the poor thing more chances. But, you really can't take care of all the animals in the world. You are doing the best that you can! Don't beat yourself up for it!
2006-11-17 18:36:38 · answer #2 · answered by Madame M 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do an internet search (or look in the phone book) for no-kill animal adoption facilities in your area. The Humane Society is your best bet, but there may be more than one place. Also, see if you can find a breed-specific rescue organization (for example, down here we have a Collie rescue) that would take him. And don't forget, he may have a microchip, so make sure that when you drop him off you ask that he be scanned, just in case.
I'm pretty sure your apartment manager would not be happy about you keeping yet another animal. Find someplace safe for him as soon as you can.
2006-11-17 18:49:38 · answer #3 · answered by nosleepthree 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-25 02:03:48 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look in the phone book for a no kill rescue organization to see if they have room. There are lots of no kill rescues. Also you may want to look at the pets911 website and see if the dog has been reported missing. Hopefully you can find the owners.
2006-11-17 19:22:26 · answer #5 · answered by Proud to be APBT 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hmm a bit tricky one eh..not as simple as it seems, i suggest its more abt a persons inner beliefs and situations than the dog to worry abt his own stuff..but anyways..whn u got animals already jst try adjusting it with others for now and still keep posting flyer as u do...meanwhile u'll find something for him...worst come u can always give it to second hand pets dealer..yes there are doggie rescues tht take care of dogs and dont put them down but actually find them new homes...try locating from ur local pages or soemthing...good luck with tht
2006-11-17 18:41:27 · answer #6 · answered by Ankoor 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Call your local radio station and tell them you found a lost dog. Or put an ad in the newspaper. If he has a collar on, he belongs to someone.
2006-11-17 20:39:38 · answer #7 · answered by lmakings 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's young so he has a high chance of being adopted. In an case search online for a no-kill shelter in your area. They are great and will help you find a home for him as well as help try to find his original home. I hope this helps.
2006-11-17 18:52:18 · answer #8 · answered by Belly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try and get him a good home if you cant keep him put an add up on craigslist but make sure you check ids when you give him away some people use animals for science projects be very careful if your giving him away ask for a donation and id cards always because some people are very sneaky good luck!!!!
2006-11-17 18:50:43 · answer #9 · answered by starglowshady 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put up flyers call the local animal control shelter. if no one claims him he is yours to keep. also you are truly a wonderful person for the things that you do for our animals good luck
2006-11-17 18:35:21 · answer #10 · answered by sexydee_lpn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋