I Found $1,800 Today!  

After I got back to my car, I drove to the area in which I found the dog.

I explained to several people in the neighborhood what had transpired, and that I was in NO WAY a predator.

I asked them to remember my visit in the event I'd be visited by the police, giving them my name and address.

I'm thrilled that 'Missy' and her daddy are reunited!

The man was so thrilled that he could not find words to express his thanks ... much, I suppose, as I would have been if my Foxy Lady had been lost and returned to me.

It wasn't a good deed, Irish. It was the only thing I was able to do.

If my Foxy Lady had been lost, I would have been frantic.

I did the only thing a pet lover COULD do.

Thanks, Two ... I appreciate your comments. But more than that, I'm thrilled that Missy is back at home.

I KNOW that I'd be lost without my Foxy Lady and I was thrilled to be able to reunite Missy and her daddy!

Rose, I am so sorry for your loss.

My Foxy Lady will be nine years old come December. I know her time with me is limited, and I dread the day.

Missy, the Yorkie, is a dog the owners obviously love. Except for some burrs in her fur, she was nicely trimmed and she didn't have an ounce of fat on her.

She was just the friendliest little thing.

I was prepared to take her home and give her a dinner of rice and a bit of Beneful, knowing that a change in diet could cause the runs. The rice would have counteracted that.

Agfarm, how long did those people have your dog?

Dear RJScott.......They had my little Roo for the entire Month of October in
'05. Here's the One little thing that remains with me more than anything......The Family had a little 13 yr. old Daughter who completely fell in love with my Stinky puppy. She was Crying as She handed him over to me. I felt Bad for the Little girl........For many weeks I had Considered taking Roo Back to Her , I could tell she Genuinely Loved him.
She asked me if I knew that he Skips with his Hind Feet when he's out Walking.
But I also had My 4 yr. Old , for whom " Roo " was intended.
It was just one of those stories that really tuggs at your HeartStrings.
The More I think about it......These were really good people.......The Father didn't have to retun Roo at all. He could 'ave kept him for his little Daughter ,
But he gave us Back our little Buddy.

Yep, Ag, your was a happy ending. I'm glad for that.

I could never have left Missy roaming the streets risking getting hit by a car.

I figured that I'd take her home, get the burrs out of her fur, give her a good meal and, if necessary, stay the night at my house while I tried to find the owners today.

That was the worst part of whole ordeal,Ldyjarhead. I had a beautiful puppy in my left arm. She was perfectly fine, and perfectly happy with her new-found friend, going on a bike ride.

But me, that's another story. It was impossible to brake the bike. If I had tried, depending on which brake I applied, one of the wheels would have shifted and I would have risked losing control of the bike and risked the safety of both of us. So, as I approached stop signs, I had to just stop pedalling and drift to a stop, finalizing it by putting both feet firmly on the street.

Restarting was another matter. I had to make sure Missy wouldn't wriggle out of my arm and "push" myself to a start before I could start pedalling.

It was an adventure, but not one that I'd look forward to a second time.

For Missy? Who knows? She might be hoping that I come by again today to take her for another "fun ride."

Pit, I have no doubt that Missy is greatly loved by her owner.

Just seeing the look on his face as I passed her through the window of the SUV and into his arms told me of the great relief he was feeling. He couldn't even talk.

His neighbors who drove him around the neighborhood looking for Missy did all the talking.

The man was obviously very distraught. His neighbor (the wife) told me that his wife was not even aware that Missy was missing until they picked the gentleman up to ride with them. I can only imagine the thoughts that went through HER mind!

Nice pic there, Zed!

You know, yesterday's adventure did a lot to make me feel worthwhile. I can't imagine the man getting his dog back could have been any happier than I was, giving Missy back.

Yet, I know for a fact that if I had not been able to find the owner (or in this case, if the owner had not been able to find me), I would have been thrilled to make a home for Missy along with me and my Foxy Lady.

Thanks bro. I am thankful to God for that. By the way, though I'm happy that Missy has been reunited with her owner, it would be a shame that Missy couldn't have find out what a great owner RJ is.