I found a stray hunting dog wandering the roadside today. He was very malnourished and scared so I wasn't able to take him home to get him back to health. I called animal control and they picked up the dog and left me the number to the local shelter. They said he would be put up for adoption if he was healthy enough .... but I fear they might just put him down immediately? Will they at least keep him overnight? I plan to call them tomorrow about the dog. Thanks for any help on this. I'm in Florida.
2007-02-04 13:38:26 · 9 answers · asked by twobearcatz 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Most Animal Control organizations will hold strays for at least 48 hours to give any owner a chance to claim the dog, but I would call first thing tomorrow morning.
2007-02-04 13:43:05 · answer #1 · answered by iluvmyfrenchbulldogs 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My grandmother works for the Ft Worth animal control service. No matter how bad the dog is....they are not authorized to put it down unless claimed in 48 hours. They will keep the animal medicated and if not claimed and is still in bad shape they will put it down. Alot of the time, SPCA and other organizations will take animals that need some medical and physical attention. After the dog is in better condition it is to be released to a new family.
2007-02-04 14:30:30 · answer #2 · answered by Tx REDMAN 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Usually, they will do all they can. All you could really do is hope that the dog will be healthy enough to be adopted and maybe make a donation to the animal hospital its in. I once made a donation, requesting it go to a certain animal and it had an increased chance to live. I hope this helps
2007-02-04 13:46:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
As sad as it is they very well may euthanize the animal tonight. It depends on how healthy the animal is. If he's alive in the morning you might ask to foster him, because his chances of being adopted are pretty small in his current condition.
2007-02-04 13:43:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hey Iam in florida too they usally will keep the dog over night to see if the original owner will how up but i have herd about them putting down dogs soon if they are really bad-heres what you do in addition to picking up the dog in the morning- pray pray pray and pray. Its worked for me
2007-02-04 13:44:32 · answer #5 · answered by YaYa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think they would euthanize him right away. They will probably keep him about a week, feed him good and see if he puts on weight, check him out for any health problems. If he is okay he should be put up for adoption.
2007-02-04 14:26:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the shelter, some put them down immediately, healthy or not.
2007-02-04 14:17:16 · answer #7 · answered by whpptwmn 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
hmm i'm not sure if the laws are them same there here in P.A. they have to keep the dog 48 hours. so call in the morning or look it up
2007-02-04 13:46:51 · answer #8 · answered by dragonwolf 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they will keep him alive for like a week I think. You should adopt him.
2007-02-04 13:43:26 · answer #9 · answered by PegBundyWannabe 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋