'Found' Dogs
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'Found' Dogs
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If you find a dog which has no obvious identification and it is uninjured it is best to leave it to find its way home. If the dog is familiar with the territory it is not lost. Some dogs like to wander around their territory and some lazy owners let them. If you are afraid it may be run down you can attach a lead or a rope to it and let it take you to it's home. This may take some time as it may not be in any hurry to go home since as far as it is concerned it is out for a walk!
If the dog is injured take it to your local vet. The vet can treat it and check it for a micro-chip. Inform the local Police, giving them a description of the dog, where you found it and where it is now.If you believe the dog to have been dumped e.g. you found it on the motorway; you can take it to a local rescue organisation and ask them to check it for an ID micro-chip. They may also take the dog in as a stray but they may require paying to do so. Make sure you inform the police what you have done with the dog - don't leave it to the rescue to do so.
• Click here to see dogs found by Dog Wardens • Put your dogs' details on the internet • LOST A DOG? • Missing and Stolen Dogs on the Dog Rescue Net Notice Board
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