I have a dog that is not mine, does anyone know whos it is?

[Ely Lake Expert]

Hi,

I was out at our family's hunting land on July 3, which is located just off of highway 4 close to whiteface resevoir. There was a dog there, we didn't think anything of it. It followed us around the yard and ran along with the fourwheelers. So we left. Next day we were out there riding again, look behind us and that dog came out of somewhere and was sprinting to chase us down and hang out again. So we were out there again late last night to pick up a trailer, and there she was again sitting in the yard like she was waiting for us to get back. So we opened the vehicle door and she jumped right in. Anyway, to get to the point, she is a real nice dog. She looks like a yellow lab, possible a mix, but the yellow lab color. About 55 pounds. She has a collar but did not have any id tag. Very nice smart dog, she seems pretty well trained and definately housebroken. She liked our other dogs and cats and every person she saw. So whomevers dog she is, is probably missing her. She was happy to eat and stay at our house last night, but we really don't want another dog at this point in time. So I really hope we find her owner. If anyone knows whos dog this is, just post on here and I will email or call ya.

Ryan

[fishnhooks]

Sounds like a nice dog. Maybe bring it somplace to see if it has been microchipped.

"hooks"

[Ely Lake Expert]

What exactly is microchipped? Where do I get that checked?

[lawdog]

The microchip is implanted in the skin to track lost animals. Most vets have the equipment to check for them (they also put them in).

Another rather obvious thing to do is put up posters wherever you can saying you found the dog. Also, radio stations and papers will usually put on those kind of announcements for locals for free. Need to get the word out so if someone is looking for her they know you got her...

GOOD LUCK!

[Ely Lake Expert]

We did already put up a sign at the gas station a mile down the road and a few on the power poles near by. I guess we will just see what happens.

[Ely Lake Expert]

Good news,

We reported the dog to contented critters and the owners called there looking for it, so we found the owner. The dog was a long ways from home. The owner lived almost 6 miles down the road.

[Ely Lake Expert]

Funny thing is the day he got the dog back, it was the owners birthday, he was real happy.

[Failin'onPhalen]

Way to go ELE! It's a noble man who goes thru the work to re-connect a man with his dog...Hats off to you.

Failin'

[harvey lee]

Very few people would have done what you did,so hats off to you for a job well done.

[marine_man]

Good Work ELE!

marine_man

[fishnhooks]

Great Job! Glad to hear about happy endings like that.

"hooks"

[Ely Lake Expert]

Thanks guys

[HawgMan]

Great job!

Your efforts paid off & made the owners day! Great present for his birthday