Lost Dog - What would you do?
By Michelle
@infatuatedbby (94921)
United States
November 16, 2016 1:34am CST
Pulling into the garage, we saw a white poodle dog breed roaming the neighborhood - the dog had no collar and was walking very calming on the sidewalk, not even barking at anyone but the owner was no where to be found.
Honestly - we don't know have any/much experience with dogs, so we couldn't take the dog in.. to wait for the owner to possibly show up. There were neighbors who saw the dog too, so I am hoping those with dog experiences helped the dog to it's rightful owner. 
What would you do?
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26 responses
@moffittjc (118820)
• Gainesville, Florida
16 Nov 16
I have this happen all the time. I just call the Humane Society and they'll come pick the dog up. Then I will usually post a notice in our mailroom at our neighborhood clubhouse, letting people know the dog is safe at the Humane Society.
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@infatuatedbby (94921)
• United States
17 Nov 16
Do you hold on to the dog then? By the time I call - the dog won't be in the same spot?
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@infatuatedbby (94921)
• United States
17 Nov 16
@moffittjc Ohhh that is wonderful you have that amenity. None here 
They do have a little park but its not gated! Should be though.
They do have a little park but its not gated! Should be though.2 people like this
@moffittjc (118820)
• Gainesville, Florida
17 Nov 16
@infatuatedbby We have a common area in our neighborhood clubhouse that has a little fenced in area. I usually will put the dogs in that area and let the Humane Society know where to pick the dog up at. Or, sometimes I'll put the dog in the community mailroom, if it is hot outside (the mailroom is an enclosed, air-conditioned room)
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@Mike197602 (15490)
• United Kingdom
16 Nov 16
Phone a dog warden.
I did it when two rottweilers came in through my living room window when I lived in gloucester!!!
my landlord was going to work and he shouted that two of those dogs you like are running around outside.
so I opened the living room window and they jumped in
Luckily they were very friendly but they were massive and I didn't want two dogs I didn't know in the house so I got them to go back out of the window and phoned the dog warden.
Luckily they were very friendly but they were massive and I didn't want two dogs I didn't know in the house so I got them to go back out of the window and phoned the dog warden.2 people like this
@infatuatedbby (94921)
• United States
17 Nov 16
@Mike197602 I like the terms for UK - Dog Warren. I am not familiar but next time I will call them... if the dog is small and harmless. But I am afraid of dogs. Very nice of you to have let them in
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@saulgoodman (2643)
• Dundee, Scotland
17 Nov 16
Rotties are cool.
Big eaters though.
I saw one dismember a Lhaso Apso once.
I deffo didnt intervene apart from phoning the police.
Time they got there it was all over.
Blood and guts and a severed head everywhere.
Not a pretty sight at at all.
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@saulgoodman (2643)
• Dundee, Scotland
17 Nov 16
Lol. I wouldnt want bitten either
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@infatuatedbby (94921)
• United States
17 Nov 16
I too don't want to get bitten and if worse having to go to the doctor or something.
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@infatuatedbby (94921)
• United States
17 Nov 16
Yeah - I don't want to get bitten or anything. But looks like dog made it home safely as I do not see any lost or found dog signs.
@LadyDuck (460454)
• Switzerland
17 Nov 16
@infatuatedbby I feel so bad when I see a lost or abandoned animal. I have to do something.
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@magallon (19280)
• Philippines
17 Nov 16
@infatuatedbby They use their sense of smell to find their way home...
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@saulgoodman (2643)
• Dundee, Scotland
17 Nov 16
Yes. I watched Lassie Come Home so I know this is true.
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@celticeagle (160064)
• Boise, Idaho
16 Nov 16
I would do what I would want someone to do if they found my animal. Leave the dog in the garage. See if anyone comes in a while. If not take it to the pound.
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@celticeagle (160064)
• Boise, Idaho
17 Nov 16
@infatuatedbby ........ I don't think poodles have enough sense to bite. I agree. Best not to get involved if you don't know what to do.
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@infatuatedbby (94921)
• United States
17 Nov 16
@celticeagle Yes - dog seemed nice but I have no experience so figured its better for someone else to help. I did not see any lost or found dog signs in the neighborhood so I think the dog found its way home or to its owner.
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@infatuatedbby (94921)
• United States
17 Nov 16
I never owned a pet dog so I wouldn't know what to do.. and I sure wouldn't want to get bitten either. There were neighbors walking their pets so hopefully one of them helped the dog.
Pet owners here don't even pick up after their dogs. There is dog poop infront of the lawn right now but we don't have anything to do with the lawn since its HOA's responsibility.
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@kevinakash (2084)
• Sri Lanka
19 Nov 16
in your country has every dog got a collar?
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@kevinakash (2084)
• Sri Lanka
19 Nov 16
@infatuatedbby here it is not valued much
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@cacay1 (83237)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
20 Nov 16
When I was in NZ, me and my partner were so shocked when a pup just entered and proceeded to the kitchen. I was afraid, but doggie was just hungry, so we fed him,then open the door wide so he can leave After few minutes the owner arrived so ashamed to see his dog eating inside hehehe. For me, I might call the dog and feed him. He might be so hungry.
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@infatuatedbby (94921)
• United States
20 Nov 16
Hehe what did you feed the dog? Glad the owner found his pup!
@Hannihar (129681)
• Israel
25 Sep 17
@infatuatedbby
Michelle, I am glad of that.
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@amandajay (23264)
• New Zealand
17 Nov 16
keep it until someone comes... if noone comes, keep it if you can, or just let it go
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@infatuatedbby (94921)
• United States
17 Nov 16
I think the dog may have found its way home :)
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@princemaxp (2027)
• Bhubaneshwar, India
18 Nov 16
I would get the dog inside, inform the proper authority about the lost dog and would keep the dog with me till the authority finds the proper owner.....if they didnot find also I would be more happy to keep him....
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@infatuatedbby (94921)
• United States
18 Nov 16
@princemaxp Hahahah. Do you own any animals/pets yourself?
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@princemaxp (2027)
• Bhubaneshwar, India
18 Nov 16
@infatuatedbby then also I would keep her.....I would keep any animal in my home..even if it's a crocodile 
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@saulgoodman (2643)
• Dundee, Scotland
17 Nov 16
Maybe the dog was simply out on its own for a stroll and knew where it was going.
There seem to be loads of dogs here which do the same thing.
I admit I would have ignored it.
Public spirited or what?
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@infatuatedbby (94921)
• United States
17 Nov 16
We parked the car and looked around - no signs of the owners accept others walking their dogs. The dog was just wagging its tail so I figured it'll be fine. (Hopefully)
I wouldn't want to get bitten or anything worse plus I have no experience with dogs - so sorry!
AND not quite happy with the neighbors with DOGS. They don't pick up their dog poop! There is dog poop right now on the lawn but luckily HOA deals with that...
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@infatuatedbby (94921)
• United States
18 Nov 16
@saulgoodman Not quite sure whose dog. But when we do see people walking their dogs - we do look at them to make sure they pick up after their dog! We're on a corner house...
As an update - no lost or found dog signs so I think the dog found its way home!
@saulgoodman (2643)
• Dundee, Scotland
18 Nov 16
@infatuatedbby
If a neighbours dog pooped on our lawn it would be shoved through their letterbox unwrapped
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@infatuatedbby (94921)
• United States
20 Nov 16
No lost or found dog signs so we believe the dog went home.
@youless (112164)
• Guangzhou, China
17 Nov 16
If possible, taking care of the lost dog for a moment or some time is nice. Hopefully the dog owner will look for his/her dog at the same time. If you can not do so, I am afraid you have to let it be and walk away. I ever had such kind of experience. I saw a homeless kitten but my dad didn't allow me to have it. Fortunately I persuaded another lady to adopt this kitten at that time.
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@infatuatedbby (94921)
• United States
17 Nov 16
Yes - you are right but I think the dog found its way home or someone did because there are no lost or found signs in the neighborhood (which is good)
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@Letranknight2015 (51556)
• Philippines
17 Nov 16
Take her to animal shelter. because she won't be able to get taken by unwanted people or those will harm her.
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@infatuatedbby (94921)
• United States
17 Nov 16
Animal shelter will be quite a drive. But I think she/he found its way home because I did not see any lost or found signs in the neighborhood.
@Hate2Iron (15730)
• Canada
17 Nov 16
There is the sensible thing to do and then the other part of me is hoping that I can adopt him!
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
16 Nov 16
I've taken dogs in and gave them food and water. I notify our local police station, and the dog owner usually locates his dog and claims him that way. The dogs usually get out of their yard or escape from their house. Most have been neighborhood doggies.
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@infatuatedbby (94921)
• United States
17 Nov 16
I don't have any dog food. Hopefully one of the neighbors helped the dogs home. There were a lot walking their dogs.
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